Hammond
City in Lake County, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, with 77,879 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Calumet City, 2.8 miles SW.
- 77,879residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 22.7 sq miland area · 58.9 km²
- 3,426 / sq mipopulation density
- 46320main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Hammond
Hammond ( HAM-ənd) is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. Located along Lake Michigan, it is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the only city in Indiana to border Chicago. As of the 2020 census, it is the eighth-most populous city in Indiana, with 77,879 residents. It was first settled in the mid-19th century and it is one of the oldest cities of northern Lake County.
From north to south, Hammond runs from Lake Michigan to the Little Calumet River; from east to west along its southern border, it runs from the Illinois state line to Cline Avenue. The city is traversed by numerous railroads and expressways, including the South Shore Line, Borman Expressway, and Indiana Toll Road. Notable local landmarks include the parkland around Wolf Lake and the Horseshoe Hammond riverboat casino. Part of the Rust Belt, Hammond has been industrial almost from its inception, but is also home to a campus of Purdue University and numerous historic districts.
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Living in Hammond
- Median household income
- $55,504
- Median home value
- $159,900
- Median rent
- $1,134/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Hammond had 77,879 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 77,879 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,426 per sq mi (1,323 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hammond at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 77,879 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.73 sq mi (58.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6198° N, 87.4947° W |
| ZIP codes | 46320, 46312, 46323, 46324, 46327, 60409 |
| Official website | gohammond.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1831000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hammond
- Calumet City, IL2.8 mi SW
- East Chicago2.9 mi NE
- Burnham, IL2.9 mi NW
- Whiting3.7 mi N
- Lansing, IL4.6 mi SW
- Munster5.0 mi S
- Dolton, IL5.3 mi W
- Highland5.4 mi S
- South Holland, IL5.8 mi W
- Phoenix, IL7.1 mi W
- Thornton, IL7.2 mi SW
- Lynwood, IL7.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Hammond
What county is Hammond in?
Hammond is in Lake County, Indiana.
What is the population of Hammond, IN?
77,879 people lived in Hammond at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hammond, IN?
The main ZIP code is 46320. Other ZIP codes: 46312, 46323, 46324, 46327, 60409.
What is the elevation of Hammond?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hammond?
Calumet City (2.8 mi), East Chicago (2.9 mi), Burnham (2.9 mi), Whiting (3.7 mi), Lansing (4.6 mi).
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