East Chicago
City in Lake County, Indiana
East Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana, with 26,370 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whiting, 2.3 miles NW.
- 26,370residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 14.1 sq miland area · 36.5 km²
- 1,869 / sq mipopulation density
- 46312main ZIP code (2 in total)
About East Chicago
East Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 26,370 at the 2020 census. Centered around heavy industry, the city is home to the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal, an artificial freshwater harbor characterized by industrial and manufacturing activity.
Situated along Lake Michigan, East Chicago is about 18 miles (29 km) from downtown Chicago and is just west of Gary, Indiana.
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Living in East Chicago
- Median household income
- $42,125
- Median home value
- $105,400
- Median rent
- $854/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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East Chicago had 26,370 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,370 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,869 per sq mi (722 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Chicago at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,370 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.11 sq mi (36.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6481° N, 87.4529° W |
| ZIP codes | 46312, 46327 |
| Official website | eastchicago.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1819486 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Chicago
- Whiting2.3 mi NW
- Hammond2.9 mi SW
- Burnham, IL4.8 mi W
- Calumet City, IL5.7 mi SW
- Gary6.7 mi SE
- Highland7.0 mi S
- Munster7.5 mi S
- Lansing, IL7.5 mi SW
- Dolton, IL7.5 mi W
- Griffith8.5 mi S
- South Holland, IL8.5 mi SW
- Ross8.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Chicago
What county is East Chicago in?
East Chicago is in Lake County, Indiana.
What is the population of East Chicago, IN?
26,370 people lived in East Chicago at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Chicago, IN?
The main ZIP code is 46312. Other ZIP codes: 46327.
What is the elevation of East Chicago?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Chicago?
Whiting (2.3 mi), Hammond (2.9 mi), Burnham (4.8 mi), Calumet City (5.7 mi), Gary (6.7 mi).
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