ZIP code 46404
Where is ZIP code 46404?
Gary, Indiana
Lake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 46404 belongs to Gary, Indiana in Lake County. 46404 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 15,428 people live in the 46404 area, where the median household income is $42,256. The closest ZIP codes are 46406 (Gary, 1.7 mi west), 46402 (Gary, 1.9 mi east) and 46407 (Gary, 2.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 46404 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 41.5899, -87.3732 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 464 |
Population and income in 46404
| Population | 15,428 · higher than 79% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,568 · higher than 93% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.4 years · lower than 60% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $42,256 · lower than 97% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,178 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $95,200 · lower than 95% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $999 a month |
| Housing units | 7,650 |
| Households | 5,873 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 56% / 44% |
| Land area | 6.01 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46404. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 46404
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46406 | Gary, IN | 1.7 mi W | Standard |
| 46402 | Gary, IN | 1.9 mi E | Standard |
| 46407 | Gary, IN | 2.1 mi E | Standard |
| 46401 | Gary, IN | 2.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 46408 | Gary, IN | 3.4 mi S | Standard |
| 46409 | Gary, IN | 4.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 46323 | Hammond, IN | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 46319 | Griffith, IN | 4.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 46322 | Highland, IN | 5.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 46312 | East Chicago, IN | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 46405 | Lake Station, IN | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 46403 | Gary, IN | 6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 46404 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 46404
123 MAIN ST
GARY IN 46404
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (46404-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 46404?
- 46404 is a Gary, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 46404 in?
- ZIP code 46404 is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 46404 in?
- 46404 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 46404?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 46404 use area code 219.
- What is the population of ZIP code 46404?
- About 15,428 people live in ZIP code 46404, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 46404?
- The median household income in 46404 is $42,256 a year, lower than 97% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 46404?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 46404 are 46406 (Gary, 1.7 miles), 46402 (Gary, 1.9 miles), 46407 (Gary, 2.1 miles) and 46401 (Gary, 2.8 miles).