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Munster, IN
Town in Lake County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46321.
Population
23,733
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,149
ZIP codes
1
Munster and its ZIP codes
Munster at a glance
- Munster is about 16 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 42nd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $110,187 a year, 53% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,300 (53% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,507 a month.
Local data for Munster, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Munster, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,187
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$334,300
Median rent
$1,507/mo
Homeownership
87.0%
Bachelor's or higher
49.9%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,298), Irish Americans (3,466), Polish Americans (3,199).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Munster.
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
$3.29B
FY 2026, $6,604 per person
PPP loans
$55.91M
862 loans, 8,104 jobs reported
How people get to work
Munster, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Munster, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Munster, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Munster
1 in or overlapping Munster. Population shown
Cities near Munster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing, ILVillage | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| HighlandTown | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| GriffithTown | 3.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Lynwood, ILVillage | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
| DyerTown | 4 mi | 6.2 |
| Calumet City, ILCity | 4.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Glenwood, ILVillage | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Ford Heights, ILVillage | 4.8 mi | 2 |
| Sauk Village, ILVillage | 5.5 mi | 4 |
| HammondCity | 6 mi | 22.7 |
| South Holland, ILVillage | 6.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Thornton, ILVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.4 |
| RossCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Burnham, ILVillage | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Plum Valley, ILCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.9 |
| ScherervilleTown | 6.8 mi | 15.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Munster, IN in?
- Munster is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Munster, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Munster include 46321.
- What is the population of Munster, IN?
- About 23,733 people live in Munster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Munster?
- Nearby places include Lansing, IL (1.8 mi), Highland (2.4 mi), Griffith (3.9 mi), Lynwood, IL (3.9 mi), Dyer (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023