Munster

Town in Lake County, Indiana

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Munster is a town in Lake County, Indiana, with 23,894 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland, 2.4 miles E.

About Munster

Munster is a suburban town in North Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is in the Chicago metropolitan area, approximately 30 miles (48 km) southeast of the Chicago Loop, and shares municipal boundaries with Hammond to the north, Highland to the east, Dyer and Schererville to the south, and Lansing directly west over the Illinois border. Its population was 23,894 at the 2020 US Census.

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Living in Munster

Median household income
$110,187
Median home value
$334,300
Median rent
$1,507/mo
Median age
45
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Munster, IN population

Munster had 23,894 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census23,894
Density3,170 per sq mi (1,224 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Munster at a glance

StateIndiana (IN)
CountyLake County
TypeTown
Population23,894 (2020)
Land area7.54 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates41.5471° N, 87.5041° W
ZIP codes46321, 46322
Official websitemunster.org
Census code (GEOID)1851912

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Munster

What county is Munster in?

Munster is in Lake County, Indiana.

What is the population of Munster, IN?

23,894 people lived in Munster at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Munster, IN?

The main ZIP code is 46321. Other ZIP codes: 46322.

What is the elevation of Munster?

610 feet (186 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Munster?

Highland (2.4 mi), Lansing (2.5 mi), Lynwood (2.9 mi), Dyer (3.4 mi), Calumet City (3.8 mi).

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