East Chicago, Indiana · ZIP 46312

East Chicago — ZIP 46312

East Chicago (46312) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Indiana. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $131K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share31%

Property crime share69%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg math proficiency10%

Avg reading proficiency16%

Schools nearby9

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100

Typical home value$131K

Median rent$1,019/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$131K

Median Rent

$1,019/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,619

Violent Crime

1,848

Property Crime

6,771

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	KG–06	282	17%	12%
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy	KG–08	424	14%	23%
William McKinley Elementary School	KG–06	509	13%	16%
George Washington Elementary Sch	KG–06	433	10%	11%
East Chicago Central High School	09–12	1,052	8%	22%
East Chicago Lighthouse	KG–08	495	6%	14%
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch	KG–06	400	5%	8%
Joseph Block Middle School	07–08	436	4%	18%
Carrie Gosch PK Center	PK–PK	113	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,158

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46312 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 46312 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46312 is approximately $131K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 46312 in East Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.