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Hammond, IN
City in Lake County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46320, 46323, 46324, 46327, 46394.
Population
76,768
Land area
22.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,376
ZIP codes
5
Hammond and its ZIP codes
Hammond at a glance
- Hammond is about 18 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $55,504 a year, 23% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,900 (27% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,134 a month.
Local data for Hammond, IN
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools20
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices4
- Parks29
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants201
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities17
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Hammond, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,504
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$159,900
Median rent
$1,134/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (24,969), German Americans (5,217), Polish Americans (4,899).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Hammond.
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
$198M
3,806 loans, 17,585 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hammond, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hammond, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hammond, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Hammond
5 in or overlapping Hammond. Population shown
Cities near Hammond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Burnham, ILVillage | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Calumet City, ILCity | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| East ChicagoCity | 2.5 mi | 14.1 |
| WhitingCity | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Dolton, ILVillage | 5.1 mi | 4.6 |
| South Holland, ILVillage | 5.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Lansing, ILVillage | 5.8 mi | 7.5 |
| MunsterTown | 6 mi | 7.5 |
| Phoenix, ILVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HighlandTown | 6.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Riverdale, ILVillage | 7 mi | 3.6 |
| Thornton, ILVillage | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Harvey, ILCity | 7.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Glenwood, ILVillage | 7.9 mi | 3.3 |
| GriffithTown | 8.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Calumet Park, ILVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hammond, IN in?
- Hammond is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Hammond, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hammond include 46320, 46323, 46324, 46327, 46394.
- What is the population of Hammond, IN?
- About 76,768 people live in Hammond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hammond?
- Nearby places include Burnham, IL (1.9 mi), Calumet City, IL (2.3 mi), East Chicago (2.5 mi), Whiting (2.8 mi), Dolton, IL (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023