New Chicago
Town in Lake County, Indiana

New Chicago is a town in Lake County, Indiana, with 1,999 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Station, 1.6 miles NE.
- 1,999residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 2,970 / sq mipopulation density
- 46405ZIP code
About New Chicago
New Chicago is a town in Hobart Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,999 at the 2020 census.
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Living in New Chicago
- Median household income
- $57,313
- Median home value
- $134,100
- Median rent
- $1,141/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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New Chicago had 1,999 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,999 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,970 per sq mi (1,147 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Chicago at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,999 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5587° N, 87.2717° W |
| ZIP code | 46405 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1852776 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Chicago
- Lake Station1.6 mi NE
- Hobart3.1 mi S
- Gary4.5 mi NW
- Portage5.2 mi NE
- Ross5.6 mi W
- Wheeler6.2 mi SE
- Ogden Dunes6.3 mi NE
- Merrillville6.4 mi S
- South Haven6.9 mi E
- Salt Creek Commons7.5 mi SE
- Griffith8.2 mi W
- Burns Harbor8.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Chicago
What county is New Chicago in?
New Chicago is in Lake County, Indiana.
What is the population of New Chicago, IN?
1,999 people lived in New Chicago at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Chicago, IN?
The ZIP code of New Chicago is 46405.
What is the elevation of New Chicago?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Chicago?
Lake Station (1.6 mi), Hobart (3.1 mi), Gary (4.5 mi), Portage (5.2 mi), Ross (5.6 mi).
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