46324 ZIP Code
Hammond, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46324 |
| City/Town: | Hammond |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,703 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,158 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,086 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,372 |
| Median Home Value: | $132,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5838, -87.5020 |
Population Information (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,703 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,612 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,091 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,103 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,302 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,672 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,651 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,281 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,925 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,363 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,683 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,355 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,773 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,709 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 530 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 356 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $132,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,061 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,372 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,677 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 695 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,982 | 68.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,695 | 31.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,694 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 728 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,350 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,548 | 37.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,503 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,146 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,576 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 843 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46324 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,158 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,342 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,197 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,086 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,796 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,237 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 559 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,515 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,754 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,168 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 238 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 77 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,420 | 48.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,795 | 22.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 222 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 264 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,965 | 18.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,032 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,322 | 24.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,065 | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,826 | 31.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 805 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 426 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46324 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 594 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 232 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 641 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 777 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,399 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,790 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,298 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,338 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 367 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 241 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46324 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,630 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,340 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 415 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 98 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 352 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46324 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 666 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,469 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 88 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,336 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 893 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 136 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 249 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,366 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,251 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 919 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 490 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 374 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 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 (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,590 | 90.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,720 | 63.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,080 | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,109 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46324 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,653 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,704 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,245 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 371 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 264 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,044 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46324 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,925 | 84.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 522 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 239 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 100 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 236 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 147 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 179 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 24 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46324 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 167 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 118 | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 208 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 259 | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 476 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 657 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,171 | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,652 | 17.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,664 | 28.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46324 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 92 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 858 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,845 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,244 | 45.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,149 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 184 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46324 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,620 | 87.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 131 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 865 | 10.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46324 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 628 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,249 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,123 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,677 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46324 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 183 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,275 | 21.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,294 | 38.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 970 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,072 | 17.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 164 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 20 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46324 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,145 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $459 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,061 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,677 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,324 | 38.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,281 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,851 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,848 | 32.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,462 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,057 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46324 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,375 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,643 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,498 | 41.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 308 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 616 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,639 | 43.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46324 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,727 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 176 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 211 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,470 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,477 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,393 | 24.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,712 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 866 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,699 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,164 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 424 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,679 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,061 | 33.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46324 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,585 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,956 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 931 | 47.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 975 | 49.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 563 | 28.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 50 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46324 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,730 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 400 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,973 | 493.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,973 | 493.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,973 | 493.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 9.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 117 | 29.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,566 | 391.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46324 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,600 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,467 | 79.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,133 | 20.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,815 | 18.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 110 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 141 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46324 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,677 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,801 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Hammond, IN46324