ZIP code 46402
Where is ZIP code 46402?
Gary, Indiana
Lake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 46402 belongs to Gary, Indiana in Lake County. 46402 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 219. About 5,836 people live in the 46402 area, where the median household income is $33,529. The closest ZIP codes are 46401 (Gary, 1.1 mi southeast), 46407 (Gary, 1.3 mi south) and 46404 (Gary, 1.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 46402 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gary |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Lake County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 219 |
| Coordinates | 41.5997, -87.3385 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 464 |
Population and income in 46402
| Population | 5,836 · higher than 65% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 692 · higher than 77% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.5 years · lower than 87% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $33,529 · lower than 99% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,741 |
| Below the poverty line | 45% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $85,400 · lower than 97% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $951 a month |
| Housing units | 3,418 |
| Households | 2,258 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 43% / 57% |
| Land area | 8.43 sq mi (plus 4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46402. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 46402
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46401 | Gary, IN | 1.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 46407 | Gary, IN | 1.3 mi S | Standard |
| 46404 | Gary, IN | 1.9 mi W | Standard |
| 46406 | Gary, IN | 3.6 mi W | Standard |
| 46409 | Gary, IN | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 46408 | Gary, IN | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 46403 | Gary, IN | 4.1 mi E | Standard |
| 46405 | Lake Station, IN | 4.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 46323 | Hammond, IN | 6 mi W | Standard |
| 46319 | Griffith, IN | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 46342 | Hobart, IN | 6.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 46312 | East Chicago, IN | 6.9 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 46402 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 46402
123 MAIN ST
GARY IN 46402
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (46402-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 46402?
- 46402 is a Gary, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 46402 in?
- ZIP code 46402 is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 46402 in?
- 46402 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 46402?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 46402 use area code 219.
- What is the population of ZIP code 46402?
- About 5,836 people live in ZIP code 46402, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 46402?
- The median household income in 46402 is $33,529 a year, lower than 99% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 46402?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 46402 are 46401 (Gary, 1.1 miles), 46407 (Gary, 1.3 miles), 46404 (Gary, 1.9 miles) and 46406 (Gary, 3.6 miles).