1441-38 is part of the Hammond area, located in the northwest part of Lake County, Indiana on the south bank of the Little Calumet River. It is a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial development, including residential subdivisions that are primarily single-family dwellings. There are also a few apartments, small businesses, and light industrial factories. A local public school serves most of 1441-38, as well as an elementary school, a few churches, and a library. The area is primarily accessible by car, but there are also some public transportation options available.