Checked
Ross, IN
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46319, 46408.
Population
6,751
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,191
ZIP codes
2
Ross and its ZIP codes
Ross at a glance
- Ross is about 6.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 105th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $54,563, 24% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,100 (45% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,101 a month.
Local data for Ross, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ross, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,563
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$1,101/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,199), Mexican Americans (1,137), German Americans (1,097).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Ross.
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
$30M
903 loans, 2,905 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ross, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ross, 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
ZIP codes in Ross
2 in or overlapping Ross. Population shown
Cities near Ross
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GriffithTown | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
| GaryCity | 3.7 mi | 49.9 |
| HighlandTown | 3.9 mi | 6.9 |
| MerrillvilleTown | 4.3 mi | 33.2 |
| ScherervilleTown | 4.4 mi | 15.1 |
| New ChicagoTown | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| HobartCity | 6.2 mi | 26.2 |
| MunsterTown | 6.3 mi | 7.5 |
| DyerTown | 7 mi | 6.2 |
| Lake StationCity | 7.3 mi | 8.3 |
| St. JohnTown | 7.7 mi | 12.7 |
| Lansing, ILVillage | 8.1 mi | 7.5 |
| East ChicagoCity | 9 mi | 14.1 |
| Crown PointCity | 9.1 mi | 19 |
| Lynwood, ILVillage | 9.3 mi | 5.1 |
| HammondCity | 9.5 mi | 22.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ross, IN in?
- Ross is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Ross, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ross include 46319, 46408.
- What is the population of Ross, IN?
- About 6,751 people live in Ross, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ross?
- Nearby places include Griffith (2.5 mi), Gary (3.7 mi), Highland (3.9 mi), Merrillville (4.3 mi), Schererville (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023