City

Wheeler, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Porter County  ·  Indiana

👥128Population
💰$36,645Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂63.9Median Age
🏠$135,200Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
15%
45–64
68%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.58
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate58 (50.9%)
Some College18 (15.8%)
Associates11 (9.6%)
Bachelors16 (14%)
Graduate Degree11 (9.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.9%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
HS Grad50.9%
Some College15.8%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$100k–$150k
31%
$200k–$300k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,645 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$135,200 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units98
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Wheeler, IN

Wheeler is a city in Indiana, located in Porter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 128 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.9 years.

Economically, Wheeler is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,645 is well below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wheeler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheeler is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Wheeler, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Wheeler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46393 128 $36,645 $135,200 0.0% 23.7% 100.0%