46405 ZIP Code
Lake Station, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46405 |
| City/Town: | Lake Station |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,547 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,521 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,461 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,551 |
| Median Home Value: | $104,100 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5738, -87.2632 |
Population Information (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,547 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,673 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,874 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 613 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,175 | 10.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 581 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 567 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,190 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,598 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,250 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,037 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,011 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,001 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,097 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 264 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 163 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $104,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,142 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,551 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,192 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 359 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,923 | 69.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,269 | 30.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,421 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 443 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,188 | 16.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,411 | 46.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,325 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 301 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 519 | 7.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 234 | 3.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,521 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,051 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,103 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,461 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,598 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,541 | 81.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,057 | 18.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,425 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,012 | 88.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 408 | 9.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 102 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,413 | 72.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 394 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 46 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,019 | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,627 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,171 | 18.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,117 | 27.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,545 | 22.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 335 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 209 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46405 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 328 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 225 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 335 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 359 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 646 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 785 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 643 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 625 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 201 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 45 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46405 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,676 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 289 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 54 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 182 | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 194 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46405 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 480 | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 884 | 19.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 91 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 771 | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 341 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 38 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 100 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 300 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 817 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 353 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 177 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 150 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 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 (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,468 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,574 | 56.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,355 | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 976 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46405 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,129 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,361 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 717 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 250 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 57 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 719 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46405 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,012 | 88.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 44 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 106 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 46 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 88 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 39 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 207 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46405 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 146 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 163 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 421 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 254 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 309 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 525 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,308 | 28.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 900 | 19.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 525 | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46405 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 39 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 175 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,339 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,201 | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 632 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 165 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46405 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,840 | 91.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 65 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 280 | 6.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46405 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 367 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,254 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,719 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 852 | 20.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46405 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 195 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,173 | 40.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 944 | 32.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 283 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 195 | 6.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 27 | 0.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 106 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,152 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $482 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,142 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.38 |
Households (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,192 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,582 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 428 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,061 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,198 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,375 | 32.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,024 | 24.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46405 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,493 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,926 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,605 | 35.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 109 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 798 | 17.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,731 | 38.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46405 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,630 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 148 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,345 | 51.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 550 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 358 | 13.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,821 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 446 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,444 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,879 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 9 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,223 | 65.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 647 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46405 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,906 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,545 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,112 | 72.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 392 | 25.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 158 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 41 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,781 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 268 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 766 | 285.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 766 | 285.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 766 | 285.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 87 | 32.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 644 | 240.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46405 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,934 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,166 | 83.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,768 | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,547 | 14.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 58 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 17 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 146 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46405 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,192 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,953 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Lake Station, IN46405