And the median home value that year was $64,200, less than a third of the comparable national figure of $229,800. Three other ZIP codes in Gary have among the highest vacancy rates.

Gary, Indiana - best known as the birthplace of Michael Jackson - is home to the highest abandoned home rate in the nation at 31.41 percent, according to analysis from 247WallSt.

About 2300 Jackson St., the Gary, Indiana, home of the Jackson 5. Joe and Katherine moved into the 672-square-foot two-bedroom bungalow in January 1950, Katherine Jackson is seen saying in a clip ...