City

Griffith, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Indiana

👥17,683Population
💰$75,976Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$194,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 13%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic17.4%
Black13.0%
Asian1.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma64 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,406 (35.3%)
Some College1,734 (13.9%)
Associates2,008 (16.1%)
Bachelors1,013 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree3,260 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College13.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,976 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$194,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,162/mo
Total Housing Units7,904
Vacant Units560

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Griffith, IN

Griffith is a city in Indiana, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,683 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Griffith is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,976 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Griffith is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,162 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Griffith is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.27%).

Griffith, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Griffith
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46319 17,683 $75,976 $194,300 $1,162 3.3% 34.2% 73.4%