Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,468 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 35,813 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 13,649 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 15,482 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 10,315 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 33,333 (30.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,172 ▲ 10% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $262,486 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,142/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 69,473 |
| Vacant Units | 3,979 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Porter County is located in Indiana and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 167,201 residents. With a median age of 40.34, it is a middle-aged county.
Porter County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,171 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Porter County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $262,486 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,142. Homeownership rates are high at 76.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Porter County are primarily White (80.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Porter County, IN is a middle-income area in Indiana. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46301 | Beverly Shores | 597 | $118,750 | $581,900 | — | 5.9% | 78.8% |
| 46302 | Boone Grove | 36 | $66,000 | — | — | 0.0% | 41.7% |
| 46304 | Chesterton | 27,402 | $88,551 | $278,300 | $1,169 | 6.1% | 45.0% |
| 46341 | Hebron | 10,169 | $99,444 | $248,900 | $897 | 4.1% | 29.7% |
| 46347 | Kouts | 4,778 | $84,246 | $241,300 | $795 | 1.9% | 33.0% |
| 46368 | Portage | 40,237 | $72,638 | $213,500 | $1,140 | 7.1% | 26.1% |
| 46383 | Valparaiso | 42,464 | $75,575 | $258,400 | $1,144 | 3.7% | 48.5% |
| 46385 | Valparaiso | 41,390 | $97,208 | $305,400 | $1,225 | 2.7% | 42.7% |
| 46393 | Wheeler | 128 | $36,645 | $135,200 | — | 0.0% | 23.7% |