City

Hammond, IN

5 ZIP codes  ·  Lake County  ·  Indiana

👥69,511Population
💰$52,904Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$134,965Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.9%Hispanic: 41.5%Black: 24.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White29.9%
Hispanic41.5%
Black24.6%
Asian1.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma1,343 (3.3%)
HS Graduate16,177 (40%)
Some College5,740 (14.2%)
Associates7,083 (17.5%)
Bachelors3,705 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree6,353 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College14.2%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,904 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$134,964 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo
Total Housing Units29,007
Vacant Units2,932

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
58%
About Hammond, IN

Hammond is a city in Indiana, located in Lake County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 69,511 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.54 years.

Economically, Hammond is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,903 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hammond is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,964, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hammond is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 41.5%.

Hammond, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hammond
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46320 14,097 $35,706 $115,300 $853 10.9% 20.7% 42.8%
46323 23,184 $56,906 $149,200 $1,189 6.9% 27.1% 66.6%
46324 21,433 $61,118 $141,600 $1,157 4.6% 25.7% 68.1%
46327 10,797 $50,457 $116,900 $1,133 6.3% 23.3% 61.8%

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