North Township, Lake County, Indiana

North Township is a township in Lake County, Indiana. About 154,735 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 53.1 sq mi (138 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

IndianapolisFort WayneEvansville
North Township in Indiana
Thornton TownshipCalumet Township
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
154,735 ± 49
County
Lake County
Land area
53.1 sq mi (138 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$61,798 ± $2,371
Median home value
$191,800 ± $6,967
Water area
1.91 sq mi (4.94 km²)
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1808954414
Coordinates (central point)
41.607706, -87.470554

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in North Township, largest first

  1. Hammond (city)76,768 people
  2. East Chicago (city)26,022 people
  3. Munster (town)23,733 people
  4. Highland (town)23,680 people
  5. Whiting (city)4,532 people

These places’ central points lie inside North Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Calumet Township6.1 mi east
  2. Thornton Township, Cook County, Illinois6.7 mi west
  3. St. John Township9.0 mi south
  4. Bloom Township, Cook County, Illinois9.2 mi southwest
  5. Chicago, Illinois (city)19 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with North Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Lake County, largest first

  1. Calumet Township90,784 people
  2. St. John Township70,429 people
  3. Ross Township48,648 people
  4. Hobart Township40,326 people
  5. Center Township39,607 people
  6. Hanover Township19,712 people
  7. Winfield Township13,555 people
  8. Cedar Creek Township12,998 people
  9. West Creek Township7,843 people
  10. Eagle Creek Township1,742 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lake County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in North Township

Longest day
15 hours 12 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 9 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:15 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:19 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:28 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:14 AM4:44 PM9 h 30 min
Feb 156:45 AM5:23 PM10 h 38 min
Mar 157:01 AM6:56 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:10 AM7:30 PM13 h 20 min
May 155:30 AM8:02 PM14 h 32 min
Jun 155:15 AM8:25 PM15 h 10 min
Jul 155:28 AM8:22 PM14 h 54 min
Aug 155:58 AM7:49 PM13 h 51 min
Sep 156:30 AM6:59 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:01 AM6:08 PM11 h 7 min
Nov 156:38 AM4:29 PM9 h 51 min
Dec 157:09 AM4:20 PM9 h 11 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Lake County or the local office.

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