Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 46402
Quick facts and FAQs about the 46402 ZIP Code
Frequently asked questions and answers on the 46402 ZIP Code (Gary, IN)
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What region of the U.S. is ZIP Code 46402 associated with?
The 46402 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Gary, IN in the United States.
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What U.S. county is ZIP Code 46402 located in?
The 46402 ZIP Code is located in Lake County in the state of Indiana.
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What is the current population estimate for ZIP Code 46402?
The ZIP Code 46402 has a current population estimate of 6,295, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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What is the racial composition of ZIP Code 46402?
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%) . In this region, 96.4% of residents are one race, while 3.6% are two or more races.
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5
Are there more females or males in ZIP Code 46402?
There are more females than males in ZIP Code 46402. Females comprise approximately 54.3% of the population, while males make up an estimated 45.7%.
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What is the average age of residents in ZIP Code 46402?
Residents of ZIP Code 46402 have a median age of 35.5 years. People aged 25 to 34 years make up approximately 11.6% of the population in 46402, the largest percentage of any age group.
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Is the population in ZIP Code 46402 older or younger than average?
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.
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How many residents in ZIP Code 46402 are senior citizens?
An estimated 23.3% of residents in ZIP Code 46402 are of age 62 years and older.
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What portion of the population in ZIP Code 46402 is of voting age?
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, approximately 74% of residents in the 46402 ZIP Code are in the voting age population (18 and over).
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How many people in ZIP Code 46402 do not have health insurance?
Approximately 14.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 46402 are uninsured and do not have health insurance.
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What is the per capita income in ZIP Code 46402?
The per capita income in ZIP Code 46402 of $15,727 is approximately 53.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,103.
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What income range is most common for those living in ZIP Code 46402?
An estimated 31.3% of the residents in 46402 earn less than $10,000 per year, the highest percentage of any range, while 14.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
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Are any residents of ZIP Code 46402 living below the poverty line?
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%.
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When were most homes built in ZIP Code 46402?
Approximately 56.8% of homes in ZIP Code 46402 were built in 1939 or earlier. This is, relatively speaking, the largest of percentage of any time range. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949.
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How many residents in ZIP Code 46402 are high school graduates?
In ZIP Code 46402, 82.2% of the population graduated high school. In this region, 5.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.6% attended 9th to 12th grade, but did not receive a diploma.
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How many residents in ZIP Code 46402 are college graduates?
In ZIP Code 46402, 12.9% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher. An estimated 24.5% attended some college, but did not receive a degree.
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What is the highest level of education attained for the typical resident in ZIP Code 46402?
An estimated 38.7% of the residents in 46402 reached the level of high school graduate (includes equivalency), the highest percentage of any level. Additionally, 24.5% reached the level of some college, no degree.
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What is the most frequent language spoken in home in ZIP Code 46402?
In ZIP Code 46402, approximately 97.7% of the population in 46402 list "English only" as the language spoken in home. This is the most common in-home language spoken in the region.
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Other than English, what is the most common language spoken in home in the 46402 ZIP Code?
An estimated 1.8% of residents in ZIP Code 46402 speak Spanish at home. This is the most common language spoken in home, other than English.
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What job industry do residents of ZIP Code 46402 work in most frequently?
An estimated 21.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in ZIP Code 46402 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. This is the largest percentage of any job industry.
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How is the air quality in ZIP Code 46402?
The current air quality level in ZIP Code 46402, according to the Common Air Quality Index (CAQI) air quality index, is: Good.
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23
Which area codes are associated with ZIP Code 46402?
Telephone area codes that are frequently associated with ZIP Code 46402 include: 219.
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What is the most common financial consumer complaint in ZIP Code 46402?
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 'credit reporting or other personal consumer reports' have received the most complaints in ZIP Code 46402 in the past 12 months. The most frequent complaint overall in this 46402 during the same time range was 'problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem'.
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How common is broadband Internet service in ZIP Code 46402?
An estimated 50.7% of households in ZIP Code 46402 have broadband Internet service. Approximately 71.0% of households in the region have a computer in home.
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Does ZIP Code 46402 have good solar power potential?
The 46402 ZIP Code has below average solar power potential when compared to the U.S. as a whole. This region's average solar radiation level of 4.82kWh/m2/day is 2.63% less than the overall U.S. daily average.
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