New Chicago, IN ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve New Chicago, Indiana: 46342 and 46405. Together they are home to 44,408 residents in 17,410 households. That is more than the 2,225 people counted inside New Chicago town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $60,881 in 46405 to $75,521 in 46342.
New Chicago town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,225 |
| Households | 867 |
| Median household income | $57,313 |
| Median home value | $134,100 |
| Median age | 32.4 |
| Median rent | $1,141 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 44,408 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 17,410 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,881 (46405) to $75,521 (46342) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $71,857 |
| Homeowners | 74.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 30 routes, 17,810 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in New Chicago: 46342 ($75,521)
- Most residents: 46342 (32,224 people)
- Highest homeownership: 46405 (75.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 46405 (33.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 46405 (13.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 46405 (35.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 46342 ($213,000)
Every ZIP code in New Chicago
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46342 | Hobart | 32,224 | 13,053 | $75,521 | $213,000 | 74.1% | 28.0% | 12.4% | 23 | 13,935 | 2% of its land |
| 46405 | Lake Station | 12,184 | 4,357 | $60,881 | $139,200 | 75.3% | 33.2% | 13.6% | 7 | 4,725 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for New Chicago when at least 10% of its land lies inside New Chicago town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is New Chicago. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside New Chicago.
Counties
- Lake County — 28 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Hobart — 2 ZIP codes
- Gary — 8 ZIP codes
- Lake Station — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in New Chicago, IN?
- 46342 and 46405. A ZIP code is listed for New Chicago when at least 10% of its land lies inside New Chicago town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is New Chicago.
- What is the population of New Chicago, IN?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,225 residents inside New Chicago town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve New Chicago hold 44,408 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in New Chicago, IN?
- $57,313 inside New Chicago town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $60,881 to $75,521.
- Which New Chicago ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 46342, at $75,521, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in New Chicago, IN?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 30 carrier routes reaching 17,810 residential and 840 business mailboxes.
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