46312 ZIP Code
East Chicago, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46312 |
| City/Town: | East Chicago |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,363 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,434 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,233 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,759 |
| Median Home Value: | $84,900 |
| Land Area: | 14.1 sq miles
36.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6505, -87.4511 |
Population Information (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,363 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,994 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,369 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,754 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,749 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,963 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,036 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,653 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,536 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,677 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,108 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,797 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,110 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,362 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,061 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 557 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $84,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $779 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,759 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,147 | 79.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,612 | 20.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,447 | 43.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,700 | 56.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,208 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,250 | 13.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,303 | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,886 | 40.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,851 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,195 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,100 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 623 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,434 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,347 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,928 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,233 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,532 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,786 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 746 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,048 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,905 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,489 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 392 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,209 | 19.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,136 | 38.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 29 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,660 | 32.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,274 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,677 | 40.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,438 | 54.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11,549 | 43.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,085 | 7.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 764 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46312 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,398 | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 802 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,141 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,208 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,462 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,566 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,123 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 934 | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 230 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 283 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46312 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,914 | 73.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,623 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 139 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 245 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 154 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 392 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46312 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 762 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,927 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 226 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,247 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 914 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 60 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 559 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 837 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,229 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,326 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 332 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 327 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,396 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,080 | 45.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,743 | 52.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,873 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46312 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,912 | 68.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,263 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,163 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 817 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 305 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,441 | 33.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46312 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,352 | 41.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,002 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,660 | 13.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,701 | 13.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,620 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 554 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 831 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46312 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 246 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 213 | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 458 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 282 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,248 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,284 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,137 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,041 | 16.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,850 | 45.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46312 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 159 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,189 | 17.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,307 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,479 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,149 | 9.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 476 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46312 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,929 | 88.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 862 | 8.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 224 | 2.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46312 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,992 | 19.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,402 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,528 | 24.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,225 | 12.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46312 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 772 | 17.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,945 | 43.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 874 | 19.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 429 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 325 | 7.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 22 | 0.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,048 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $441 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $779 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,147 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,520 | 24.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,018 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,589 | 25.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,286 | 42.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,512 | 34.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,996 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46312 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,286 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,388 | 52.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,990 | 29.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 384 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,263 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,000 | 48.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46312 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,710 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 454 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 327 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,975 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,654 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,300 | 19.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,694 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 673 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,269 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,360 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 346 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,412 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,602 | 36.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46312 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,418 | 85.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,605 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,280 | 35.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,315 | 64.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,429 | 39.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,314 | 84.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 866 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,049 | 467.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,049 | 467.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,049 | 467.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 28 | 3.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 43 | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,947 | 455.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46312 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,609 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,293 | 62.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,316 | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,202 | 37.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 74 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46312 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,147 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,275 | 81.6% | 89.4% |
East Chicago, IN46312