Hammond, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46324
Lake County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,165
- 2,032/sq mi High-density area
- $63,052
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hammond pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,032
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46324 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 46324 (Hammond, IN) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.9 in 2023 to 219.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46324 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, with 23,165 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 2,032 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46324 reports a modest median household income of $63,052 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,820. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,800 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,172; owner occupancy is 68.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 46324 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 46324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hammond, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46324.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 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 46324, Hammond, 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
23,165
Population
11.4
Area (sq mi)
2,032
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46324?
37.8
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
10.5%
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?
$63,052
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$32,820
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46324 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Hammond, 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)
$63,052 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
9,576housing units
9,576
Total Housing Units
8,767
Occupied Units
809
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,800
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,172
Median Rent
1952
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46324 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 143 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 158 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 194 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 204 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 219 |
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 331 business establishments in ZIP 46324, employing approximately 6,549 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,511,000.
331
Businesses
6,549
Employees
$309.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.1% |
| Utilities | 8 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 46324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
37,186 residents
- 46312
East Chicago (46312)
29,698 residents
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
28,884 residents
- 46322
Highland (46322)
23,727 residents
- 46321
Munster (46321)
23,603 residents
- 46324
Hammond (46324)
23,165 residents
- 46323
Hammond (46323)
22,743 residents
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 46320
Hammond (46320)
15,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46324 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46321
Munster (46321)
$110,187 median income
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 46322
Highland (46322)
$78,062 median income
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
$75,681 median income
- 46394
Whiting (46394)
$66,176 median income
- 46324
Hammond (46324)
$63,052 median income
- 46323
Hammond (46323)
$59,688 median income
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
$55,369 median income
- 46327
Hammond (46327)
$47,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46324 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46321 | Munster, IN | 23,603 | 2.5 mi |
| 46320 | Hammond, IN | 15,508 | 3.5 mi |
| 46323 | Hammond, IN | 22,743 | 2.5 mi |
| 46327 | Hammond, IN | 12,153 | 3.9 mi |
| 60438 | Lansing, IL | 28,884 | 2.8 mi |
| 46322 | Highland, IN | 23,727 | 3.3 mi |
| 60409 | Calumet City, IL | 37,186 | 3.3 mi |
| 46394 | Whiting, IN | 12,258 | 6.3 mi |
| 46312 | East Chicago, IN | 29,698 | 5.0 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46324, 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 (23,165 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 46324 in?
ZIP code 46324 (Hammond) 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 46324?
ZIP code 46324 in Hammond, IN has a population of 23,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46324?
The median household income in ZIP 46324 is $63,052, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46324?
The median home value in ZIP 46324 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46324 is White at 40.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46324?
ZIP code 46324 has 331 business establishments employing approximately 6,549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46324 are: Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (44), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46324?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46324 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 46324?
In ZIP code 46324, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 46324?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46324 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46324?
In ZIP code 46324, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46324 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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