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East Chicago, Indiana

Population: 26,370 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
26,370
People
Median age
36.5
Housing
Total households
9,943
Income
Median household income
$42,125
Housing
Total housing units
12,365
Employment
Employment rate
52.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
10.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.1%
City details
Local time 02:13:04(ET)
LocationEast Chicago, IN
Population (ZIP areas)26,370(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyLake
Area code
219
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates41.6504588, -87.4511231
Land area14.1 sq miles(36,546,985 m²)

Map of East Chicago, Indiana with ZIP codes

Map of East Chicago, Indiana and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in East Chicago

Explore the ZIP codes that make up East Chicago. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
46312Standard$42,12526,370

— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

Nearby cities

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS