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Whiting, IN
City in Lake County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46394.
Population
4,532
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,508
ZIP codes
1
Whiting and its ZIP codes
Whiting at a glance
- Whiting is about 13 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 141st among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $71,708, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,900 (9% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,004 a month.
Local data for Whiting, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whiting, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,708
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$198,900
Median rent
$1,004/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,737), Polish Americans (420), German Americans (315).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Whiting.
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
How people get to work
Whiting, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whiting, 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
81° / 20°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whiting, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Whiting
1 in or overlapping Whiting. Population shown
Cities near Whiting
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ChicagoCity | 1.8 mi | 14.1 |
| HammondCity | 2.8 mi | 22.7 |
| Burnham, ILVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Calumet City, ILCity | 5.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Dolton, ILVillage | 7.2 mi | 4.6 |
| South Holland, ILVillage | 8.2 mi | 7.2 |
| MunsterTown | 8.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Riverdale, ILVillage | 8.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Lansing, ILVillage | 8.6 mi | 7.5 |
| HighlandTown | 8.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Phoenix, ILVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| GaryCity | 9 mi | 49.9 |
| Calumet Park, ILVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Blue Island, ILCity | 9.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Harvey, ILCity | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| Dixmoor, ILVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whiting, IN in?
- Whiting is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Whiting, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Whiting include 46394.
- What is the population of Whiting, IN?
- About 4,532 people live in Whiting, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whiting?
- Nearby places include East Chicago (1.8 mi), Hammond (2.8 mi), Burnham, IL (4.1 mi), Calumet City, IL (5.1 mi), Dolton, IL (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023