ZIP Code 46402 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 46402

The 46402 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Gary in Indiana in Lake County in the United States. The current population estimate is 6,295. Approximately 39% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $19,728. The median age in 46402 is estimated to at 35.5 years, and about 23.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 82.2% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $15,727.

Population in 46402

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 46402 is 6,295.

Gary, IN

The 46402 ZIP Code is associated with Gary, IN in Lake County.

Area Codes associated with 46402

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 46402 include 219.

Sunrise / Sunset in 46402

Sunrise: 7:14 am
Sunset: 4:24 pm
Sunrise in 46402 7:14 am
Sunrise in 46402 4:24 pm

Weather forecast for 46402

This Afternoon's forecast for 46402: Cloudy, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 46402

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 46402 Good

Internet in 46402

Approximately 50.7% of households in ZIP Code 46402 have broadband Internet service, while about 71.0% have a computer.

Gender in 46402

Males comprise about 45.7% of the overall population in ZIP Code 46402, while females account for approximately 54.3%.

Health Insurance in 46402

Approximately 14.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 46402 (Gary, IN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 46402

The median household income in ZIP Code 46402 is $19,728, while the region's mean household income is $33,919. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,727. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46402 of $15,727 is approximately 47.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 38.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately305.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 31.3% of the population in 46402 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.2% of 46402 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 46402

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 31.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 12.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 8.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 5.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.2%
$200,000 or more per year 0.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 46402

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46402, 96.4% is one race, while 3.6% are two or more races. Approximately 5.5% of 46402 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46402 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (91.6%), followed by White (7.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 46402

Industry Percent
White 7.7%
Black or African American 91.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 46402

Residents of ZIP Code 46402 are younger than average. The median age of 35.5 years in ZIP Code 46402 is approximately 6.82% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.6% of the population in 46402 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 46402 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 46402

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 7.1%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 8.8%
25 to 34 years 11.6%
35 to 44 years 9.9%
45 to 54 years 9.9%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 10.3%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 3.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 46402

In ZIP Code 46402, 97.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lake County region.

Language Spoken in 46402

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.7%
Spanish 1.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 46402

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46402, an estimated 56.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lake County region.

Age of Housing in 46402

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 0.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 16.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 56.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 46402

In ZIP Code 46402, 82.2% of the population graduated high school, while 12.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.7% in this Lake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 46402

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.7%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 6.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.8%
Graduate or professional degree 4.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 46402 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 46402

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 46402 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46402 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46402 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 46402

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 46402

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 46402 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46402 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.82 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.99% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.86% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes electricity rates in 46402 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 46402

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 46402 11.64¢/kWh 10.75¢/kWh 6.37¢/kWh
Indiana 15.81¢/kWh 12.59¢/kWh 7.97¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 46402

Month ZIP Code 46402 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.17 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.26 3 6.31
Mar 4.95 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.3 5.13 7.3
May 5.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.99 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.22 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.84 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.72 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.44 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.46 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.86 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes solar power levels in 46402 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 46402 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 46402, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 46402 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lake County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 46402

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 193
Credit reporting or credit repair services 15
Debt collection 10
Checking or savings account 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 46402

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 84
Incorrect information on your report 67
Improper use of your report 50
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 7
Attempts to collect debt not owed 6
Other 6
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 46402

In 46402, 41.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.2 minutes. Approximately 21.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46402 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 46402 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 46402. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 46402

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.5%
Construction 4.2%
Manufacturing 14.7%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.3%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.0%
Public administration 7.5%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.