ZIP code 46342: Hobart, IN
46342 is a ZIP code in Hobart, Indiana, mainly in Lake County, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. About 32,224 people live here.
- Population
- 32,224
- Median household income
- $75,521
- Typical home value
- $239,100+1.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,132gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.4
- Homeowners
- 74.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 46342 details
| City | Hobart |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County (also partly Porter County) |
| Metro area | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 35 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 920 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.51819, -87.24491 |
Median rent in 46342 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $941/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $949/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,234/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,327/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,396/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 46342
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46405 | Lake Station, IN | 4.0 mi | 12,184 |
| 46393 | Wheeler, IN | 4.0 mi | 216 |
| 46409 | Gary, IN | 4.6 mi | 7,184 |
| 46410 | Merrillville, IN | 5.3 mi | 39,243 |
| 46407 | Gary, IN | 6.1 mi | 8,577 |
| 46368 | Portage, IN | 6.1 mi | 40,301 |
| 46401 | Gary, IN | 6.3 mi | — |
| 46403 | Gary, IN | 6.4 mi | 10,929 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 46342?
A typical home in ZIP code 46342 is worth about $239,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $75,521 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Indiana average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 46342
What city is ZIP code 46342?
ZIP code 46342 is in Hobart, IN, in Lake County.
What county is ZIP code 46342 in?
46342 is mainly in Lake County, Indiana, and partly in Porter County.
What is the population of ZIP code 46342?
About 32,224 people live in ZIP code 46342, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 46342 in?
46342 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.