Area Code 219

Indiana (IN) • Gary, Hammond, Valparaiso, Beverly Shores, Boone Grove, Brook, Cedar Lake, Chalmers • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 842.3K people across 68 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Gary, Hammond, Valparaiso.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 219.

Income

58th

Home values

53rd

Poverty rate

62nd

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Indiana (IN)

States Served

Indiana (IN)

Major Cities

Gary, Hammond, Valparaiso, Beverly Shores, Boone Grove, Brook, Cedar Lake, Chalmers

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT), Eastern Time (ET)

Est. Population

842.3K

ZIP Codes

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.