46394 ZIP Code
Whiting, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46394 |
| City/Town: | Whiting |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,117 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,212 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,829 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,440 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6820, -87.4999 |
Population Information (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,117 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,205 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,912 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 677 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 589 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 763 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 857 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 776 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,693 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,530 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,248 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 755 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,013 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,267 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 580 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 369 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $917 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,440 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,955 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 485 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,271 | 66.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,684 | 34.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,455 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 604 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 574 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,358 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,476 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 425 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,614 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 404 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46394 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,212 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,435 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,774 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,829 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,792 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,476 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 316 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,162 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,856 | 88.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 464 | 8.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 156 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,395 | 61.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 612 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 308 | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 89 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,687 | 22.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,016 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,499 | 28.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,929 | 40.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,448 | 36.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 435 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46394 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 408 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 175 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 355 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 363 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 614 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 853 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,035 | 20.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 662 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 309 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 181 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46394 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,172 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 482 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 174 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 198 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 359 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46394 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 416 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,297 | 23.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 73 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 546 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 375 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 117 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 198 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 542 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 764 | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 724 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 244 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 149 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,896 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,611 | 62.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,673 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,134 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46394 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,648 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,811 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,344 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 269 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 32 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 637 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46394 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,797 | 69.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 42 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 628 | 11.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 345 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 399 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 67 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 94 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 68 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46394 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 139 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 76 | 1.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 30 | 0.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 72 | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 144 | 2.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 246 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 723 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 947 | 17.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,039 | 55.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46394 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 566 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,952 | 35.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,994 | 36.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 686 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 187 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46394 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,159 | 83.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 65 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 453 | 9.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 224 | 4.5% | 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: | 42 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46394 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 417 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,857 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,790 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 891 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46394 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 153 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 356 | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,006 | 30.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,145 | 35.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 397 | 12.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 173 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 31 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46394 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,266 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $515 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $917 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,955 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,692 | 34.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 618 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,226 | 24.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,473 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,248 | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,652 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46394 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,084 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,294 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,848 | 36.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 270 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 619 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,845 | 36.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46394 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,575 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 132 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 103 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,146 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 677 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 517 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,568 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 647 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,030 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,795 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 110 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 878 | 48.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 807 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46394 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,799 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,054 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 434 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 603 | 57.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 418 | 39.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46394 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,907 | 90.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 490 | 4.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,210 | 246.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,210 | 246.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,210 | 246.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 65 | 13.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,078 | 220.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 3.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46394 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,440 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,578 | 75.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,862 | 25.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,723 | 23.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 77 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46394 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,955 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,473 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Whiting, IN46394