01Location & Geography
Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.
| Primary City | Gary, IN |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County (FIPS 18089) |
| State | Indiana (FIPS 18) |
| Metro Area (MSA) | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area (16980) |
| Census Region / Division | Midwest Region · East North Central Division |
| Coordinates | 41.599335, -87.330666 |
| Land / Water Area | 3.807 mi² land · 0.015 mi² water |
02Income & Economics
Distribution of the 1,820 individual tax returns filed in 46402 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).
03Income Over Time
Year-over-year change in 46402's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.
04Population Trend
Decennial U.S. Census population for the 46402 ZCTA.
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06USPS Postal Details
Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.
| ZIP Classification | Non-Unique Zip |
|---|---|
| Facility Type | Post Office |
| Carrier Route Sort | D |
| USPS Finance Number | 173168 |
| City Aliases | Gary |
07Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46402 in?
ZIP code 46402 is in Lake County, Indiana (county FIPS code 18089).
What city is ZIP code 46402?
The primary USPS city for 46402 is Gary, IN.
What metro area (MSA) is 46402 in?
46402 is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area (MSA code 16980).
What is the population of ZIP code 46402?
The 2020 Census population of 46402 was 5,502 residents.
What is the median income in ZIP code 46402?
Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 46402 is about $21,462. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.