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Hobart, IN
City in Lake County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46342, 46410.
Population
29,558
Land area
26.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,128
ZIP codes
2
Hobart and its ZIP codes
Hobart at a glance
- Hobart is about 5.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 37th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $75,160, 4% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,200 and median rent is $1,206 a month.
Local data for Hobart, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants92
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Hobart, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,160
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$215,200
Median rent
$1,206/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,194), Irish Americans (3,595), Mexican Americans (3,527).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Hobart.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
$42.3M
642 loans, 5,509 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hobart, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hobart, 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
83° / 18°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hobart, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Hobart
2 in or overlapping Hobart. Population shown
Cities near Hobart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New ChicagoTown | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake StationCity | 4.1 mi | 8.3 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.7 |
| MerrillvilleTown | 5.2 mi | 33.2 |
| RossCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.7 |
| GaryCity | 6.6 mi | 49.9 |
| Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| South HavenCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| PortageCity | 7.1 mi | 25.6 |
| Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| WinfieldTown | 7.2 mi | 12.4 |
| Lake ElizaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Lakes of the Four SeasonsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.3 |
| ScherervilleTown | 8.2 mi | 15.1 |
| Ogden DunesTown | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Crown PointCity | 8.3 mi | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hobart, IN in?
- Hobart is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Hobart, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hobart include 46342, 46410.
- What is the population of Hobart, IN?
- About 29,558 people live in Hobart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hobart?
- Nearby places include New Chicago (3 mi), Lake Station (4.1 mi), Wheeler (5.1 mi), Merrillville (5.2 mi), Ross (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023