46408 ZIP Code
Gary, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46408 |
| City/Town: | Gary |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,368 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,690 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,962 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,719 |
| Median Home Value: | $90,300 |
| Land Area: | 9.7 sq miles
25.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5459, -87.3685 |
Population Information (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,368 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,312 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,056 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 979 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,163 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,024 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,189 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 772 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,981 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,507 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,155 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 952 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,073 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,729 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 630 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 214 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $90,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $949 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,719 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,953 | 77.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,766 | 22.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,652 | 61.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,301 | 38.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,241 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 540 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 974 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,435 | 43.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,227 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 922 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 680 | 6.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 463 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,690 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,316 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,631 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,962 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,317 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,612 | 88.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 705 | 11.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,516 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,051 | 90.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 337 | 6.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 224 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,950 | 38.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,036 | 45.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 131 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 585 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,649 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,663 | 10.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,570 | 16.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,461 | 9.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 885 | 5.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 201 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46408 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 552 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 404 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 683 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 555 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,257 | 21.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,047 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 733 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 556 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 110 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 56 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46408 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,440 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 411 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 39 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 304 | 5.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 209 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46408 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 326 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 682 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 77 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 954 | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 552 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 84 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 188 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 507 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,119 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 704 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 318 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 60 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.3% | 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 (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,123 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,444 | 48.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,850 | 57.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,245 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46408 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,004 | 67.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,354 | 39.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,577 | 26.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 495 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 177 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,343 | 22.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46408 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,453 | 83.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 56 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 120 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 164 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 116 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 168 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 492 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46408 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 79 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 92 | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 186 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 279 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 450 | 5.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,129 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,231 | 28.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,502 | 19.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,731 | 22.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46408 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 81 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 521 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,980 | 38.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,095 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 870 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 172 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46408 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,340 | 89.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 388 | 6.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 26 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46408 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 646 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,473 | 41.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,634 | 27.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,200 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46408 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 722 | 19.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,356 | 37.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 653 | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 662 | 18.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 131 | 3.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 63 | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 40 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,034 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $460 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $949 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,953 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,794 | 30.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 564 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,464 | 24.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,394 | 40.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,579 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,063 | 34.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.62 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46408 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,574 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,295 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,147 | 38.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 199 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 727 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,586 | 46.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46408 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,472 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 258 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 133 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,788 | 51.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 917 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 376 | 10.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,344 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 715 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,368 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,521 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 403 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,371 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 747 | 29.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46408 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,387 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,811 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,355 | 74.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 456 | 25.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 384 | 21.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,956 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 93 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 412 | 443.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 412 | 443.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 412 | 443.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 36.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 308 | 331.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46408 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,389 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,015 | 90.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,374 | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,156 | 8.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 102 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 113 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46408 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,953 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,384 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
Gary, IN46408