ZIP code 46406
Where is ZIP code 46406?
Gary, Indiana
Lake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 46406 belongs to Gary, Indiana in Lake County. 46406 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 9,001 people live in the 46406 area, where the median household income is $35,839. The closest ZIP codes are 46404 (Gary, 1.7 mi east), 46323 (Hammond, 2.4 mi west) and 46402 (Gary, 3.6 mi east).
| ZIP code | 46406 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 41.5878, -87.4062 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 464 |
Population and income in 46406
| Population | 9,001 · higher than 71% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 668 · higher than 76% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.4 years · lower than 88% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $35,839 · lower than 99% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,916 |
| Below the poverty line | 37% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $91,700 · lower than 96% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $995 a month |
| Housing units | 4,041 |
| Households | 3,487 (2.58 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 48% / 52% |
| Land area | 13.48 sq mi (plus 1.42 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46406. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 46406
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46404 | Gary, IN | 1.7 mi E | Standard |
| 46323 | Hammond, IN | 2.4 mi W | Standard |
| 46402 | Gary, IN | 3.6 mi E | Standard |
| 46322 | Highland, IN | 3.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 46407 | Gary, IN | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 46319 | Griffith, IN | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 46408 | Gary, IN | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 46312 | East Chicago, IN | 4.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 46401 | Gary, IN | 4.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 46324 | Hammond, IN | 5 mi W | Standard |
| 46409 | Gary, IN | 5.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 46321 | Munster, IN | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 46406 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 46406
123 MAIN ST
GARY IN 46406
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Brunswick: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (46406-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 46406?
- 46406 is a Gary, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 46406 in?
- ZIP code 46406 is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 46406 in?
- 46406 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 46406?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 46406 use area code 219.
- What is the population of ZIP code 46406?
- About 9,001 people live in ZIP code 46406, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 46406?
- The median household income in 46406 is $35,839 a year, lower than 99% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 46406?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 46406 are 46404 (Gary, 1.7 miles), 46323 (Hammond, 2.4 miles), 46402 (Gary, 3.6 miles) and 46322 (Highland, 3.7 miles).