EAST CHICAGO, IN  46312

Total Population: 26,158

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Median Home Value

$92,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,071

Across all households

Median Age

36.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

9.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino56.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)36.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)6.6%
Two or More Races0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

25.8%

65 Years and Over

14.8%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

85.7%

No Health Insurance

11.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

73.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

9.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,071

Mean Household Income

$58,033

Per Capita Income

$23,164

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

33.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$92,400

Median Rent

$820/mo

Total Housing Units

12,429

Owner-Occupied

44.1%

Renter-Occupied

55.9%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Married Couple Households

25.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

25.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

42.0%

Average Household Size

2.61

Broadband Internet Access

74.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 46312.