Munster
Town in Lake County, Indiana

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.
- 23,894residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.5 km²
- 3,170 / sq mipopulation density
- 46321main ZIP code (2 in total)
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 had 23,894 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,894 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,170 per sq mi (1,224 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Munster at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 23,894 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.54 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5471° N, 87.5041° W |
| ZIP codes | 46321, 46322 |
| Official website | munster.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1851912 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Munster
- Highland2.4 mi E
- Lansing, IL2.5 mi NW
- Lynwood, IL2.9 mi SW
- Dyer3.4 mi S
- Calumet City, IL3.8 mi NW
- Griffith4.4 mi E
- Ford Heights, IL4.7 mi SW
- Hammond5.0 mi N
- Sauk Village, IL5.2 mi SW
- Schererville5.3 mi SE
- Glenwood, IL5.6 mi W
- South Holland, IL6.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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