Hobart, IN GIS Map
Hobart is a city in Lake County, Indiana, with a population of about 29,082. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Lake County
- Population
- 29,082
- Elevation
- 617 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.5334, -87.2551
- ZIP code
- 46342
- Land area
- 26.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Hobart, IN
Hobart is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29,752 at the 2020 census, up from 29,059 in 2010. It has been historically primarily residential, though recent annexation has added a notable retail corridor to the city.
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Cities Near Hobart
- Portage, IN5 mi
- Gary, IN6 mi
- Crown Point, IN10 mi
- Valparaiso, IN11 mi
- Schererville, IN11 mi
- East Chicago, IN13 mi
- Hammond, IN13 mi
- Munster, IN13 mi
Other Cities in Lake County
GIS Data for Hobart, IN
The Hobart map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Hobart without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Hobart Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
29,558
Households
12,226
Median household income
$75,160
Median age
39.5 years
Median home value
$215,200
Median gross rent
$1,206/mo
Owner-occupied homes
69.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Below poverty level
10%
Land area
26.2 sq mi
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Hobart
Hobart Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
29,059
April 2020 (estimates base)
29,741
July 2024 estimate
29,418
Change 2010-2020
+2.3%
Change 2020-2024
-1.1%
Photos of Hobart
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Soils of Hobart
General soil map unit at the city center: Whitaker-Rensselaer-Darroch
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Rensselaer27%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Whitaker14%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
- Rensselaer11%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Rensselaer8%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Darroch6%
Mollisols · Aquic Argiudolls
- Darroch6%
Mollisols · Aquic Argiudolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Hobart
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Indiana Dunes Nl, In weather station, elevation 680 ft, 11 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 18°F
Annual precipitation
39.2 in
Annual snowfall
40.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 32 | 36 | 46 | 57 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 37 |
| Avg low °F | 18 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 34 | 24 |
| Precip. in | 2.21 | 1.97 | 2.34 | 3.55 | 4.27 | 4.31 | 3.98 | 4.08 | 3.65 | 3.75 | 2.76 | 2.29 |
| Snow in | 16.0 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 7.3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Hobart
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lake County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Cold WaveVery High
- TornadoVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- WildfireRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Coastal FloodingVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Hobart FAQ
What county is Hobart in?
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Hobart, Indiana is located in Lake County.
What is the population of Hobart?
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Hobart has a population of about 29,082, making it the number 33 of the 55 Indiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Hobart?
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The elevation of Hobart is approximately 617 feet (188 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Hobart?
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The ZIP code for Hobart is 46342.
What time zone is Hobart in?
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Hobart is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Hobart from Indianapolis?
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Hobart is about 135 miles from Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, in a straight line.
What cities are near Hobart?
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Cities near Hobart include Portage, IN (5 miles); Gary, IN (6 miles); Crown Point, IN (10 miles); Valparaiso, IN (11 miles); Schererville, IN (11 miles).
Local notes for Hobart, IN
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