Whiting
City in Lake County, Indiana
Whiting is a city in Lake County, Indiana, with 4,559 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Chicago, 2.3 miles SE.
- 4,559residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 2,524 / sq mipopulation density
- 46394ZIP code
About Whiting
Whiting ( WYTE-ing) is a city located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area in Lake County, Indiana, which was founded in 1889. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. It is roughly 16 miles from the Chicago Loop and two miles from Chicago's South Side. Whiting is home to Whiting Refinery, the largest oil refinery in the Midwest. The population was 4,559 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Whiting
- Median household income
- $71,708
- Median home value
- $198,900
- Median rent
- $1,004/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Whiting had 4,559 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,559 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,524 per sq mi (974 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whiting at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,559 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6730° N, 87.4840° W |
| ZIP code | 46394 |
| Official website | whitingindiana.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1884122 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whiting
- East Chicago2.3 mi SE
- Hammond3.7 mi S
- Burnham, IL3.9 mi SW
- Calumet City, IL6.0 mi SW
- Dolton, IL6.5 mi SW
- South Holland, IL8.0 mi SW
- Lansing, IL8.1 mi SW
- Riverdale, IL8.1 mi W
- Phoenix, IL8.7 mi SW
- Munster8.8 mi S
- Highland8.8 mi S
- Calumet Park, IL9.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whiting
What county is Whiting in?
Whiting is in Lake County, Indiana.
What is the population of Whiting, IN?
4,559 people lived in Whiting at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whiting, IN?
The ZIP code of Whiting is 46394.
What is the elevation of Whiting?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whiting?
East Chicago (2.3 mi), Hammond (3.7 mi), Burnham (3.9 mi), Calumet City (6.0 mi), Dolton (6.5 mi).
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