Merrillville Indiana Map

About Merrillville, Indiana

Merrillville is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 36,476. The population density is 422.4 people per km². Merrillville is located at 41.4828°N, 87.3328°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 46307.

Merrillville unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain of northwestern Indiana, where the broad, open skies lend a certain expansiveness to the horizon. It lies 1.7 miles west-south-west of Lake, IN (from Lake, IN: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Gary. The land here is a muted green in the summer, a tapestry of cultivated fields and suburban sprawl giving way to the occasional whisper of oak-hickory woodlands. Creeks, like the Willow Creek, meander through the area, their banks often softened by reeds and the persistent hum of insects, a subtle counterpoint to the steady murmur of traffic on the main thoroughfares. During the twilight hours, the light settles with a soft, golden hue, catching the cultivated surfaces of lawns and the distant gleam of streetlights, hinting at the quiet industry that underpins the daily life of Merrillville. The character of Merrillville is deeply interwoven with the agricultural heritage of Lake County, a legacy that still echoes in the surrounding fields, though the local economy has broadened considerably. Once a hub for agriculture and later for robust industrial activity, the area now thrives on a diverse blend of retail, services, and a growing presence in the logistics sector, drawn by its strategic position. The presence of the South Shore Line, a commuter railway, connects Merrillville to larger urban centers, imbuing the town with a sense of accessible opportunity. Notable landmarks, such as the iconic Star Plaza Theatre, have long served as cultural anchors, drawing crowds and fostering a shared experience for residents and visitors alike, a testament to the enduring spirit of community that defines this corner of Indiana.

About This Merrillville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Merrillville, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.482814, -87.332814. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Merrillville and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Merrillville includes the ZIP code (46410), telephone area code (260), county seat of Lake County (Crown Point), and school district assignment (Merrillville Community School). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Merrillville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.