City

Chesterton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Porter County  ·  Indiana

👥27,402Population
💰$88,551Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$278,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic9.8%
Black1.7%
Asian1.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma120 (0.6%)
HS Graduate5,535 (29.3%)
Some College1,936 (10.2%)
Associates2,800 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,792 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree6,706 (35.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 35.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate35.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,551 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$278,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,169/mo
Total Housing Units11,521
Vacant Units604

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Chesterton, IN

Chesterton is a city in Indiana, located in Porter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,402 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Chesterton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,551 is above the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Chesterton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,169 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chesterton is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.61%).

Chesterton, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Chesterton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46304 27,402 $88,551 $278,300 $1,169 6.1% 45.0% 76.3%