ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-01
ZIP 46324 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
70 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46324 (Hammond), Indiana. Sourced directly from Lake County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 51.9% absentee owners — share of 46324 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $189,600 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 42.9% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46324.
- 74-day median resolution time — cases move quickly in this ZIP.
- 8.6% post-filing sale rate — share of 46324 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 30 | 42.9% |
| Foreclosure | 18 | 25.7% |
| Probate / Estate | 17 | 24.3% |
| Guardianship | 4 | 5.7% |
| Partition | 1 | 1.4% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q1 | 4 |
| 2024-Q2 | 6 |
| 2024-Q3 | 2 |
| 2024-Q4 | 5 |
| 2025-Q2 | 2 |
| 2026-Q1 | 10 |
| 2026-Q2 | 26 |
| 2026-Q3 | 15 |
Property values in ZIP 46324
Based on 63 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46324
39.1% of tracked cases (25 of 64) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 74 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 12 |
| Settled / consent order | 6 |
| Dismissed | 4 |
| Sheriff sale | 3 |
Post-filing property sales
8.6% of trackable properties in ZIP 46324 (6 of 70) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median time from filing to sale: 71 days. 33% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46324 (Hammond) falls within Lake County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Lake County Intelligence Report · Lake County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46323 · 46322 · 46321 · 46327 · 46320.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46324?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 70 property-related court filings in ZIP code 46324 in Hammond, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Lake County court dockets and include: Divorce (30), Foreclosure (18), Probate / Estate (17). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46324?+
In ZIP 46324, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (30, 42.9%); Foreclosure (18, 25.7%); Probate / Estate (17, 24.3%); Guardianship (4, 5.7%); Partition (1, 1.4%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46324 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46324 is $189,600, based on 63 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $148,000 to $232,009 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 46324?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 46324 resolve in a median of 74 days, moving quickly. 39.1% of tracked cases (25 of 64) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 46324 sell after a court filing?+
8.6% of trackable properties in ZIP 46324 (6 of 70) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Sales close a median of 71 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46324 have absentee owners?+
51.9% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46324 have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee or out-of-state owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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