ZIP Code 46401: Gary, IN
Gary in Lake County, Indiana uses ZIP code 46401. Its reference point is at latitude 41.5907 and longitude -87.3199 (41°35'26.5"N 87°19'11.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 46401
Gary has 8 ZIP codes in our directory, and Lake County has 32.
Indiana has 1,010 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 46407 in Gary, about 1.1 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 46401 |
|---|---|
| Place | Gary |
| County | Lake County |
| State | Indiana |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.5907 |
| Longitude | -87.3199 |
Map of ZIP Code 46401
Map centred on 41.5907, -87.3199. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Gary, Indiana
Video: Gary, Indiana
Michael Jackson Birthplace - Childhood Hometown Tour of Gary Indiana — by TheDailyWoo · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 46401
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 46401, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 46401, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Lake Station – 3.4 mi southeast
- Hobart – 5.7 mi southeast
- Griffith – 6.6 mi southwest
- Highland – 7.6 mi west
- Portage – 7.6 mi east
- Hammond – 7.8 mi west
- East Chicago – 8.0 mi northwest
- Merrillville – 8.0 mi south
- Wheeler – 9.1 mi southeast
Schools Near Gary
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 46401 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Gary, Lake County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Lake Station, Hobart and Griffith widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Gary are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 46401.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Gary can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Lake Station, Hobart and Griffith.
Shopping and Dining in Gary
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Gary are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Gary, Indiana can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Lake County along with the name Gary.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 46401, Lake Station lies about 3.4 mi to the southeast, Hobart lies about 5.7 mi to the southeast, Griffith lies about 6.6 mi to the southwest, Merrillville lies about 6.8 mi to the south and Hammond lies about 6.9 mi to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Gary show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 46401
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Gary Palace”): Kevin Miller from South Bend, IN, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Gary, Indiana - Large Letter Postcard (4237478422)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“South Shore Train 505 (3350166689)”): Russell Sekeet, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“St. John Front”): Elderdxc, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Greetings from Gary, Indiana, "The Steel City" - Large Letter Postcard (4237479954)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Michael Jackson Birthplace - Childhood Hometown Tour of Gary Indiana” by TheDailyWoo, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 46401 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).