ZIP code 46394
Where is ZIP code 46394?
Whiting, Indiana
Lake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 46394 belongs to Whiting, Indiana in Lake County. 46394 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 codes 219, 773 and 872. About 11,894 people live in the 46394 area, where the median household income is $66,176. The closest ZIP codes are 46327 (Hammond, 3.2 mi south), 60633 (Chicago, 3.3 mi west) and 46312 (East Chicago, 3.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 46394 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Whiting |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Lake County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 219, 773, 872 |
| Coordinates | 41.6787, -87.5005 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 463 |
Population and income in 46394
| Population | 11,894 · higher than 76% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,502 · higher than 92% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.3 years · lower than 53% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $66,176 · lower than 61% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,922 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $173,200 · lower than 52% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $986 a month |
| Housing units | 5,258 |
| Households | 4,858 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 4.75 sq mi (plus 3.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46394. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 46394
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46327 | Hammond, IN | 3.2 mi S | Standard |
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 46312 | East Chicago, IN | 3.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 60617 | Chicago, IL | 4.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 46320 | Hammond, IN | 4.8 mi S | Standard |
| 60409 | Calumet City, IL | 5 mi SW | Standard |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 6.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 60628 | Chicago, IL | 6.5 mi W | Standard |
| 46324 | Hammond, IN | 6.5 mi S | Standard |
| 46323 | Hammond, IN | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 60649 | Chicago, IL | 6.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 46394 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 46394
123 MAIN ST
WHITING IN 46394
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Robertsdale: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (46394-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 46394?
- 46394 is a Whiting, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 46394 in?
- ZIP code 46394 is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 46394 in?
- 46394 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 46394?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 46394 use area codes 219, 773 and 872.
- What is the population of ZIP code 46394?
- About 11,894 people live in ZIP code 46394, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 46394?
- The median household income in 46394 is $66,176 a year, lower than 61% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 46394?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 46394 are 46327 (Hammond, 3.2 miles), 60633 (Chicago, 3.3 miles), 46312 (East Chicago, 3.6 miles) and 60617 (Chicago, 4.3 miles).