Griffith, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46319
Lake County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,404
- 766/sq mi High-density area
- $74,662
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Griffith pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 766
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46319 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46319 (Griffith, IN) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.4 in 2023 to 211.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46319 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Griffith, Lake County, Indiana, home to 18,404 residents across 24.0 square miles, a density of 766 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46319 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,662 (1% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,854. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 3.7%. Median home value is $203,300 (5% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,242; 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 46319 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46319
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Griffith, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46319.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46319, Griffith, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,404
Population
24.0
Area (sq mi)
766
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46319?
37.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$74,662
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,854
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46319 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Griffith, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,662 Top 41% higher than 59% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,038housing units
8,038
Total Housing Units
7,615
Occupied Units
423
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,300
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,242
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46319 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 145 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 166 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 184 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 202 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 212 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 391 business establishments in ZIP 46319, employing approximately 4,373 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,206,000.
391
Businesses
4,373
Employees
$241.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 47 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 10.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46319 vs 46322 →
ZIP 46319 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46410
Merrillville (46410)
38,340 residents
- 46375
Schererville (46375)
23,820 residents
- 46322
Highland (46322)
23,727 residents
- 46321
Munster (46321)
23,603 residents
- 46323
Hammond (46323)
22,743 residents
- 46319
Griffith (46319)
18,404 residents
- 46404
Gary (46404)
17,326 residents
- 46408
Gary (46408)
17,030 residents
- 46373 13,859
Saint John (46373)
13,859 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46319 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46319 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46373
Saint John (46373)
$127,146 median income
- 46321
Munster (46321)
$110,187 median income
- 46375
Schererville (46375)
$93,160 median income
- 46322
Highland (46322)
$78,062 median income
- 46319
Griffith (46319)
$74,662 median income
- 46410
Merrillville (46410)
$64,127 median income
- 46323
Hammond (46323)
$59,688 median income
- 46408 $47,453
Gary (46408)
$47,453 median income
- 46409 $44,667
Gary (46409)
$44,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46319 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46322 | Highland, IN | 23,727 | 2.4 mi |
| 46375 | Schererville, IN | 23,820 | 2.7 mi |
| 46408 | Gary, IN | 17,030 | 3.0 mi |
| 46406 | Gary, IN | 9,900 | 5.4 mi |
| 46323 | Hammond, IN | 22,743 | 4.7 mi |
| 46321 | Munster, IN | 23,603 | 4.5 mi |
| 46404 | Gary, IN | 17,326 | 4.7 mi |
| 46409 | Gary, IN | 8,932 | 5.3 mi |
| 46373 | Saint John, IN | 13,859 | 5.9 mi |
| 46410 | Merrillville, IN | 38,340 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46319, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,404 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46319 in?
ZIP code 46319 (Griffith) is located in Lake County, Indiana. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46319?
ZIP code 46319 in Griffith, IN has a population of 18,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46319?
The median household income in ZIP 46319 is $74,662, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46319?
The median home value in ZIP 46319 is $203,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46319?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46319 is White at 65.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46319?
ZIP code 46319 has 391 business establishments employing approximately 4,373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46319?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46319 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (51), Construction (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46319?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46319 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46319?
In ZIP code 46319, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46319?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46319 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46319?
In ZIP code 46319, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46319?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46319 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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