Checked
Griffith, IN
Town in Lake County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46319.
Population
16,273
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,095
ZIP codes
1
Griffith and its ZIP codes
Griffith at a glance
- Griffith is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $76,636, 7% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,100 (4% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,235 a month.
Local data for Griffith, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Griffith, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,636
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$210,100
Median rent
$1,235/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,006), Mexican Americans (2,623), Polish Americans (2,573).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Griffith.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,399
191,579 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $6,604 per person
PPP loans
$42.2M
787 loans, 4,135 jobs reported
How people get to work
Griffith, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Griffith, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
857
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Griffith, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Griffith
1 in or overlapping Griffith. Population shown
Cities near Griffith
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HighlandTown | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| RossCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.7 |
| MunsterTown | 3.9 mi | 7.5 |
| ScherervilleTown | 4 mi | 15.1 |
| DyerTown | 4.8 mi | 6.2 |
| GaryCity | 5.3 mi | 49.9 |
| MerrillvilleTown | 5.6 mi | 33.2 |
| Lansing, ILVillage | 5.6 mi | 7.5 |
| St. JohnTown | 6.5 mi | 12.7 |
| Lynwood, ILVillage | 6.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Ford Heights, ILVillage | 7.7 mi | 2 |
| Calumet City, ILCity | 7.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Plum Valley, ILCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Willowbrook, ILCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Sauk Village, ILVillage | 7.9 mi | 4 |
| HammondCity | 8.2 mi | 22.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Griffith, IN in?
- Griffith is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Griffith, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Griffith include 46319.
- What is the population of Griffith, IN?
- About 16,273 people live in Griffith, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Griffith?
- Nearby places include Highland (1.6 mi), Ross (2.5 mi), Munster (3.9 mi), Schererville (4 mi), Dyer (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023