46402 ZIP Code
Gary, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46402 |
| City/Town: | Gary |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,873 |
| Median Household Income: | $26,101 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,250 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,477 |
| Median Home Value: | $69,400 |
| Land Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6178, -87.3378 |
Population Information (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,873 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,690 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,183 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 346 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 706 | 12.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 432 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 423 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 425 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 591 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 647 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 440 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 350 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 413 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 613 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 308 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 179 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $69,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $847 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,477 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,312 | 66.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,165 | 33.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 973 | 42.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,339 | 57.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,541 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 195 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 361 | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,620 | 45.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 905 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 144 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 168 | 4.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 148 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46402 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $26,101 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $38,791 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $33,808 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,250 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,628 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,334 | 81.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 294 | 18.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,707 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,062 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 209 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 63 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 304 | 5.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,202 | 88.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 109 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 241 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 118 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 193 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 101 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46402 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 350 | 15.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 12.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 459 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 379 | 16.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 232 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 248 | 10.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 181 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 117 | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 26 | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 21 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46402 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 981 | 73.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 138 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 35 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 52 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 40 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 68 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46402 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 47 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 237 | 17.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 7 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 97 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 75 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 70 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 182 | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 290 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 178 | 13.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 65 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 76 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 46.1% | 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 (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,220 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,702 | 29.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,972 | 67.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 494 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46402 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,326 | 57.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 945 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 468 | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 253 | 10.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 89 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 918 | 39.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46402 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,036 | 58.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 194 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 202 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 203 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 153 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 130 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 559 | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46402 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 109 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 110 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 131 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 48 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 140 | 4.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 257 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 312 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 473 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,897 | 54.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46402 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 592 | 17.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,031 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,254 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 496 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 79 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46402 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,945 | 84.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 4 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 333 | 14.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46402 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 585 | 25.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,214 | 52.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 358 | 15.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 155 | 6.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46402 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 381 | 39.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 323 | 33.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 90 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 114 | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 65 | 6.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46402 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,022 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $585 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $847 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,312 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 331 | 14.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 81 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 611 | 26.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,241 | 53.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 677 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 824 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.59 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46402 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,099 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,178 | 56.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 398 | 19.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 133 | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 268 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,137 | 54.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46402 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,824 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 87 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 217 | 11.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 766 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 409 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 345 | 18.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,055 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 287 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,714 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,130 | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 51 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 709 | 62.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 370 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46402 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,164 | 70.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,637 | 27.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 942 | 57.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 695 | 42.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 569 | 34.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,819 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 17 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 54 | 317.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 54 | 317.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 54 | 317.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 176.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 24 | 141.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46402 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,527 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,434 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 93 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 30 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 12 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 51 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46402 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,312 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,848 | 79.9% | 89.4% |
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