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Lake County
Lake Station, IN
46405
46405 ZIP Code — Lake Station, IN
Lake County, Indiana
ZIP code 46405 is located in
Lake Station ,
Indiana ,
within Lake County .
It covers approximately 9.03 square miles and serves a population of
11,547 residents.
This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 219 .
About ZIP code 46405
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $54,521. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46405 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
11,547
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
9.03 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
41.5727
Longitude
-87.2656
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
219
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
43.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
28.9%
31.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.6%
21.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.7%
4.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$54,521
Median household income
$104,100
Median home value
$1,142
Median monthly rent
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,726 23.6% 18 and over 8,821 76.4% 65 and over 1,524 13.2% Median age 35.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 8,413 61.3% Hispanic or Latino 2,171 15.8% Two or more races 1,627 11.9% Other race 1,019 7.4% Black or African American 394 2.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 48 0.3% Asian 46 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
43.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
28.9%
31.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.6%
21.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.7%
4.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 15.4% $50k–$75k 18.7% $75k–$100k 15.3% $100k–$150k 14.9% $150k–$200k 4.8% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $54,521
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $104,100 Median rent / month $1,142 Owner occupied 69.7% Renter occupied 30.3% Vacant 7.9% Single-family detached 88.2% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 4.5% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 3.6% 1990–1999 9.3% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 6.8% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 28.7% 1940–1949 19.8% 1939 or earlier 11.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 29.4% 3 bedrooms 48.4% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 29.9% 2 vehicles 41.0% 3 or more 20.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 91.6% Electricity 6.7% Propane / LP gas 1.6% Wood 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,582 37.7% Cohabiting couple 351 8.4% Male householder, no spouse 1,061 25.3% Female householder, no spouse 1,198 28.6% Households with children under 18 1,375 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 1,024 24.4% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.9% 36.9% Married 35.7% 35.8% Separated 1.2% 2.3% Widowed 2.4% 8.0% Divorced 17.8% 16.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
16.0%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.0% Bachelor's or higher 10.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 148 5.6% Kindergarten 229 8.7% Elementary school 1,345 51.1% High school 550 20.9% College / grad school 358 13.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Professional & management
6.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.6% Service 13.7% Sales & office 25.4% Natural resources & construction 17.5% Production & transportation 19.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.4% Government 9.0% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.4% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.3% Walk 1.2% Work from home 4.4% Other means 4.1% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
33.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.5% Retirement income 17.1% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 17.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 33.0% High cholesterol 30.9% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 5.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.9% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 33.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 21.2% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 20.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.5% Visited dentist 53.1% Cholesterol screening 86.6% Teeth loss 20.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 446 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.4% Under 18 0.3% 18–64 years 16.8% 65 and over 44.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.4% Public insurance 46.8% No insurance 8.5% Uninsured under 19 3.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 10,934 94.7% Spanish 468 4.3% Other Indo-European 451 4.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 10,781 93.4% Born in same state 10,513 91.0% Born in different state 7,759 67.2% Foreign born 268 2.3% Naturalized citizen 766 6.6% Not a US citizen 295 38.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,848 16% French 609 5.3% Arab 605 5.2% German 186 1.6% Irish 182 1.6%
Ancestry Count % English 150 1.3% Dutch 101 0.9% Polish 80 0.7% Norwegian 49 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.3% Internet access 94.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46405
What city is ZIP code 46405 in?
ZIP code 46405 is primarily assigned to Lake Station, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46405 in?
ZIP code 46405 falls within Lake County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46405?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46405?
The median home value in ZIP code 46405 is $104,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 46405?
ZIP code 46405 has an estimated population of 11,547 residents, with a density of 1,279 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46405?
The median household income in ZIP code 46405 is $54,521, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46405 in?
ZIP code 46405 observes the CST timezone.
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