Whiting, Indiana
city in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Whiting is a city in the US state of Indiana. The city is in Lake County on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. It is a part of the Chicago Metropolitan District. There were 4,559 people living in Whiting according to the 2020 United States Census.[3]
Whiting, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Whiting's business district on 119th Street | |
 Location of Whiting in Lake County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 41°40′34″N 87°29′26″W / 41.67611°N 87.49056°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| Township | North |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1895 |
| Incorporated (City) | 1903 |
| Named for | Herbert L. "Pop" Whiting |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,559 |
| • Density | 2,528.56/sq mi (976.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| ZIP code | 46394 |
| Area code | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-84122[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397304[2] |
| U.S. and State Routes |     |
| Waterway | Lake Michigan |
| Amtrak station | Hammond-Whiting |
| Website | whitingindiana.com |
The city is home to the Whiting Refinery. This is the biggest oil refinery in the Midwest.
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