46410 ZIP Code
Merrillville, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46410 |
| City/Town: | Merrillville |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,121 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,432 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,451 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,566 |
| Median Home Value: | $176,000 |
| Land Area: | 30.0 sq miles
77.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4820, -87.3347 |
Population Information (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,121 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,897 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,224 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,100 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,552 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,226 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,651 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,848 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,908 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,596 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,818 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,649 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,258 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,506 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,208 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 801 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $176,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,206 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,566 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,577 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 989 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,376 | 62.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,201 | 37.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,744 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 852 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,263 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,822 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,508 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,051 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,147 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,101 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46410 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,432 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,629 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,734 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,451 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,685 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,897 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,788 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,976 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,235 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,690 | 9.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 947 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,383 | 36.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,457 | 47.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 615 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,922 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,702 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,420 | 11.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,725 | 17.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,733 | 12.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,552 | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 118 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 322 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46410 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,058 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 812 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,755 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,516 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,133 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,486 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,670 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,511 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 764 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 872 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46410 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,593 | 81.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,006 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 322 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 151 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 527 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,095 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46410 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 952 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,816 | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 285 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,228 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,850 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 767 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,858 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,979 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,631 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 965 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 438 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 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 (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,784 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,382 | 64.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,050 | 43.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,943 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46410 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,876 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,333 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,469 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 874 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 309 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,993 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46410 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,978 | 56.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,205 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 149 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 454 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,384 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,161 | 12.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,981 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 254 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46410 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 125 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 891 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,644 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,101 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,402 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,777 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,118 | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,943 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 874 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 691 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46410 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 365 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,727 | 15.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,910 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,370 | 36.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,608 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 586 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46410 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,732 | 82.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 380 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,337 | 14.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 31 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46410 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,452 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,150 | 43.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,262 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,713 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46410 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 482 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 885 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,066 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,448 | 33.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,630 | 25.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 794 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 55 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46410 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,335 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,206 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,577 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,124 | 30.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,957 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,043 | 24.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,189 | 37.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,483 | 27.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,888 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46410 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,218 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,650 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,760 | 37.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 598 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,924 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,468 | 42.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46410 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,659 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 345 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 553 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,695 | 42.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,088 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,978 | 22.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,437 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,174 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,727 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,720 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 211 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,031 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,478 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46410 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,475 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,219 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,692 | 70.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,313 | 25.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,015 | 19.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 214 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46410 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,771 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 184 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,350 | 1277.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,350 | 1277.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,350 | 1277.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 280 | 152.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 67 | 36.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 22 | 12.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,123 | 610.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 12.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46410 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,021 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,634 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,387 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,850 | 7.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,018 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 255 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 264 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46410 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,577 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,240 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Merrillville, IN46410