Thayer, Indiana
Thayer: a city in Newton County, Indiana.
About
Thayer is a city located in the county of Newton in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Quick Facts about Thayer
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Newton County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1734,-87.3336 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:40:01 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 46381 |
| Weather | 49℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Thayer is located at 41°10'24"N 87°20'1"W (41.1733700, -87.3336400).
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Weather
49°F
Partly Sunny
10 to 15 mph NNW
Today
Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Thayer zip code is 46381.
County name: Newton, County
fips: 18111
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thayer, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482486 | DeVry University-Indiana | Merrillville (IN) | 46410 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thayer, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Thayer.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby Post Office | Shelby (IN) | 46377 |