| ZIP Code | 46347 |
|---|---|
| City | Kouts |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Porter County |
| Area Code | 219 |
| Elevation | 674 ft |
| Latitude | 41.305001 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.008573 |
| Timezone | Indiana/Indianapolis (DST) |
| FIPS | 18127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,237 (40%) |
| Some College | 397 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 413 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 344 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 677 (21.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,246 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,300 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $795/mo ↓ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,845 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,845 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 46347 is located in Kouts, Indiana, within Porter County. With a population of 4,778, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 46347 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,246 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 46347 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $795 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 46347 is primarily White (88.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 46347 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 46347 in Kouts, IN is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,778 residents, a median household income of $84,246, and a median home value of $241,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Indiana.