46327 ZIP Code
Hammond, Indiana
February 7, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46327 |
| City/Town: | Hammond |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,875 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,155 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,512 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,353 |
| Median Home Value: | $107,400 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6486, -87.4993 |
Population Information (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,875 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,702 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,173 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 682 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 765 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 936 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 930 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 728 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,526 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,857 | 17.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,203 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 737 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 357 | 3.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 533 | 4.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 442 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 179 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $107,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,063 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,353 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,757 | 86.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 596 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,283 | 60.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,474 | 39.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,834 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 705 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 624 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,221 | 47.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 987 | 14.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 589 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 587 | 8.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 121 | 1.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46327 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,155 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,561 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,526 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,512 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,848 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,490 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 358 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,433 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,887 | 86.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 369 | 8.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 234 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,964 | 36.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,272 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,686 | 43.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 832 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,496 | 50.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,332 | 58.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,907 | 54.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 306 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 78 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46327 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 296 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 64 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 518 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 422 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 639 | 17.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 839 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 582 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 284 | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 88 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 25 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46327 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,374 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 313 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 122 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 125 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 78 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 101 | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46327 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 367 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 814 | 18.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 61 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 513 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 191 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 96 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 93 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 352 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 866 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 892 | 19.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 171 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 74 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.9% | 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 (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,548 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,195 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,195 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,323 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46327 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,057 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 956 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 877 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 203 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 29 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 771 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46327 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,326 | 76.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 118 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 371 | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 290 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 81 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 50 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 117 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46327 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 29 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 41 | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 106 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 9 | 0.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 249 | 5.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 471 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 730 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 933 | 21.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,729 | 39.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46327 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 233 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,729 | 39.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,857 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 441 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 93 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46327 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,364 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 86 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 238 | 6.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46327 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 247 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,220 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,680 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 610 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46327 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 180 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 822 | 36.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 869 | 38.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 294 | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 86 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 19 | 0.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 13 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46327 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $978 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $441 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,063 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.22 | 2.38 |
Households (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,757 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,461 | 38.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 814 | 21.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 744 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,214 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,494 | 39.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 812 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.50 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46327 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,245 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,171 | 51.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,720 | 40.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 15 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 295 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,913 | 45.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46327 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,910 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 173 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 150 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,349 | 46.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 792 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 446 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,934 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 302 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,871 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,643 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 206 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,022 | 62.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 415 | 25.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46327 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,751 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,009 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 466 | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 423 | 41.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 164 | 16.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 120 | 11.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,682 | 79.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 322 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,193 | 681.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,193 | 681.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,193 | 681.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 88 | 27.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,019 | 627.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 11.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46327 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,193 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,355 | 62.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,838 | 37.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,692 | 36.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 61 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 42 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46327 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,757 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,285 | 87.4% | 89.4% |
Hammond, IN46327