46323 ZIP Code
Hammond, Indiana
February 6, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46323 |
| City/Town: | Hammond |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,447 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,683 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,860 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,853 |
| Median Home Value: | $132,900 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5894, -87.4537 |
Population Information (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,447 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,981 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,466 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,231 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,329 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,832 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,968 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,782 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,938 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,371 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,504 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,503 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,718 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,000 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 789 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 482 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $132,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,147 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,853 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,210 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 643 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,455 | 66.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,755 | 33.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,305 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 781 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,336 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,565 | 42.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,218 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,230 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,618 | 10.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 557 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46323 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,683 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,669 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,421 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,860 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,580 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,953 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 627 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,113 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,335 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,340 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 244 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,607 | 45.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,699 | 20.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 122 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 231 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,792 | 24.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,996 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,471 | 31.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,008 | 38.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,117 | 30.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,516 | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 375 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46323 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 577 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 330 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 650 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 705 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,358 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,546 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,283 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,148 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 255 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 358 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46323 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,212 | 75.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,380 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 162 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 270 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 651 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46323 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 358 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,751 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,481 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,360 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 198 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 555 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 964 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,134 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,093 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 497 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 319 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 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 (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,632 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,362 | 61.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,524 | 40.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,815 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46323 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,513 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,714 | 33.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,055 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 590 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 244 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,332 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46323 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,732 | 76.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 315 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 257 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 211 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 397 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 486 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 365 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 90 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46323 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 53 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 141 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 227 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 433 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,637 | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,327 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,809 | 31.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,166 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,060 | 12.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46323 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 65 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 606 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,368 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,242 | 47.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,249 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 323 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46323 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,460 | 90.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 44 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 659 | 8.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46323 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 589 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,116 | 38.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,953 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,552 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46323 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 259 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 984 | 18.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,072 | 38.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,441 | 26.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 512 | 9.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 117 | 2.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46323 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,143 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $449 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,147 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,210 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,392 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,089 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,476 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,612 | 31.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,830 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,286 | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46323 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,892 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,815 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,743 | 42.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 169 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,058 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,278 | 48.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46323 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,313 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 235 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 160 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,695 | 42.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,532 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,691 | 26.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,844 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,117 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,447 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,501 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 322 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,027 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,152 | 32.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46323 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,449 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,643 | 15.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,793 | 49.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,673 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,115 | 30.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 177 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46323 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,449 | 91.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 773 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,998 | 258.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,998 | 258.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,998 | 258.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 71 | 9.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 205 | 26.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,522 | 196.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 0.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46323 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,216 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,195 | 77.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,021 | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,493 | 20.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 257 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 192 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46323 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,210 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,521 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Hammond, IN46323