46312 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

46312 is a suburban zip code in East Chicago, Indiana. Median household income here ($26,543) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. The average house value here ($86,800) is significantly lower than in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area as a whole, so this is probably a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $42,428/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 46312 is $31,778.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 46312 earn an average of $30,503/year. Women earn only $18,037/year.

10,127 people in 46312 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 46312? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.1 minutes.

The median age here is 31. There are 13,909 men and 15,789 women. The median age for men is 30 while for women the median age is 32.

To give you a sense of the community, 17,608 people (out of the 29,698 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,355 homes, and 554 businesses every day. 592 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

46312 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Rome, Italy!) and -87 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 592 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 29,698
  • White Population: 11,151
  • Black Population: 13,135
  • Hispanic Population: 15,105
  • Asian Population: 75
  • Hawaiian Population: 34
  • Indian Population: 330
  • Male Population: 13,909
  • Female Population: 15,789
  • Median Age: 31
  • Median Age of Males: 30
  • Median Age of Females: 32
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Indiana
  • CSA Name: Chicago-Naperville-Michigan City, IL-IN-WI
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Chicago-Naperville-Joliet IL-IN-WI
  • County: Lake
  • City: East Chicago
  • Longitude: -87.5
  • Latitude: 41.6
  • Elevation: 593 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 219
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 9,978
  • Drive alone: 7,392
  • Carpool: 1,535
  • Public transit: 313
  • Ride bikes or walk: 592

  • Average commute time: 22.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 345
  •    5 - 9: 1,422
  •    10 - 14: 1,955
  •    15 - 19: 1,951
  •    20 - 24: 1,138
  •    25 - 29: 414
  •    30 - 34: 1,149
  •    35 - 39: 236
  •    40 - 44: 266
  •    45 - 59: 421
  •    60 - 89: 461
  •    90 plus: 220
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $86,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $28,185
  • Businesses: 378
  • Employees: 15,226
  • Annual Payroll: $948,337,000
  • Average Family Income: $42,428
  • Median Family Income: $26,543
  • Average Income for Men: $30,503
  • Average Income for Women: $18,037
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 089
  • State FIPS Code: 18

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Schools in 46312 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Sch
2001 E 135th St
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4096
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
4411 Magoun
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4192
Carrie Gosch Elementary School
455 E 148th St
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4172
Eugene Field Elementary School
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
George Washington Elementary
1401 E 144th St
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4169
William Mckinley Elementary Sch
4825 Magoun Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4186
Middle Schools
Joseph L Block Jr High School
2700 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
West Side Junior High School
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
High Schools
East Chicago Central High Sch
1100 W Columbus Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
Other Schools
East Chicago Lighthouse
209 E 138th St
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 884-2240

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 46312 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.insor.org/insasoweb/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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