East Chicago, IN 46312

Population 29,789

46312 is zip code located in East Chicago, Indiana. The population is 29,789, making 46312 the largest zipcode in East Chicago and the 4th largest in Lake County.

There are 10 public schools in 46312 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for East Chicago is very high , and there are 50 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 46312. Unemployment in 46312 is high.

East Chicago Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

46.86% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

19.32% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

150 Found nearby

Unemployment

High 8.1%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in 46312, IN and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates 46312's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 46312.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    23.6%
  • Rented
    43.3%
  • Owned
    33.1%

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  • In 2014, the city of East Chicago, IN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of East Chicago, IN issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from IN 46312
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $500
  • 1 Bedroom: $620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $940
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,060

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Environmental Hazards

150 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    East Chicago, IN has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    East Chicago, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    East Chicago, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.37°
  • February 28.42°
  • March 40.92°
  • April 50.55°
  • May 61.43°
  • June 71.66°
  • July 77.02°
  • August 75.08°
  • September 65.53°
  • October 54.87°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 29.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for East Chicago, IN

Earthquakes
East Chicago, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
East Chicago, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
East Chicago, IN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
East Chicago, IN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 46312: $27,264

Unemployment

Unemployment in East Chicago is 8.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 61.13%
White Collar - 38.87%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Peter Visclosky

Neighborhood Info

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  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 46312 in our database.

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Retirement Home view all