ZIP Code 46405

In ZIP code 46405, near Gary, homes carry a median value of $139,200 while the county-level property tax rate sits at 0.92%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what higher-rate communities demand, though household earnings here—a median of $60,881, or $27,763 per person—mean the payment still claims a real share of income. Buyers weighing a move will find purchase prices within reach of local wages, and the 7.00% combined sales tax applies to everyday spending rather than to the home itself.