46409 ZIP Code
Gary, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46409 |
| City/Town: | Gary |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,050 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,554 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,046 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,389 |
| Median Home Value: | $69,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5483, -87.3242 |
Population Information (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,050 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,241 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,809 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 343 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 493 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 910 | 12.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 554 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 597 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 618 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,096 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 574 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 486 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 355 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 760 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 238 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 26 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $69,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,122 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,389 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,605 | 59.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,784 | 40.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,173 | 45.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,432 | 55.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,153 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 132 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 331 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,867 | 45.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 906 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 388 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 284 | 6.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 245 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,554 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $46,296 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,421 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,046 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,149 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,567 | 81.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 582 | 18.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,042 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,172 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 290 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 99 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 695 | 9.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,146 | 73.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 61 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,133 | 16.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 810 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 911 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 542 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 272 | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46409 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 256 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 184 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 360 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 354 | 13.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 545 | 20.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 525 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 151 | 5.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 190 | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 40 | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46409 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,866 | 72.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 248 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 139 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 183 | 7.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 62 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46409 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 93 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 266 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 425 | 16.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 213 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 22 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 34 | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 171 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 705 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 305 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 152 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 166 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.8% | 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 (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,659 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,488 | 35.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,799 | 68.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 391 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46409 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,846 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 979 | 37.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 656 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 459 | 17.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 94 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 964 | 37.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46409 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,870 | 88.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 90 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 205 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 79 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 67 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 40 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 28 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46409 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 35 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 107 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 23 | 0.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 57 | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 423 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 775 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,309 | 29.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 639 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,021 | 23.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46409 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 17 | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,651 | 37.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,020 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 507 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 194 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46409 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,414 | 92.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 28 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 131 | 5.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.8% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46409 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 170 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,375 | 52.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 790 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 270 | 10.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46409 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 303 | 25.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 627 | 53.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 76 | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 68 | 5.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 99 | 8.4% | 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 (46409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,151 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,122 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.38 |
Households (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,605 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 607 | 23.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 87 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 504 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,323 | 50.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 861 | 33.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 867 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46409 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,367 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,338 | 56.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 679 | 28.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 56 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 249 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,422 | 60.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46409 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,046 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 122 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 65 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,184 | 57.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 561 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 114 | 5.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,969 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 221 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,050 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,094 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 123 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 662 | 60.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 309 | 28.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46409 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,647 | 80.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,356 | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 833 | 61.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 498 | 36.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 408 | 30.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,015 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 45 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 35 | 77.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 35 | 77.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 35 | 77.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 35 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46409 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,707 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,383 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 324 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 315 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46409 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,605 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,387 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
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