46347 ZIP Code — Kouts, IN

Porter County, Indiana

ZIP code 46347 is located in Kouts, Indiana, within Porter County. It covers approximately 71.98 square miles and serves a population of 4,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 46347

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,716. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 46347 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,853

population

71.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

46347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kouts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46374 San Pierre (9 mi) 46392 Wheatfield (9.1 mi) 46348 La Crosse (9.1 mi) 46341 Hebron (10.2 mi) 46383 Valparaiso (10.3 mi) 46390 Wanatah (10.9 mi) 46385 Valparaiso (13.2 mi) 46340 Hanna (14.3 mi) 46310 Demotte (14.8 mi) 46366 North Judson (15.1 mi) 47957 Medaryville (16.7 mi) 46307 Crown Point (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,853
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	71.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.3045
Longitude	-87.0168
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	219

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	34.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	32.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	26.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,853

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$87,716

Median household income

$34,107

Per capita income

$227,000

Median home value

$1,012

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,619

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

224

5–9

210

171

10–14

160

217

15–19

204

148

20–24

138

159

25–34

149

364

35–44

341

392

45–54

367

155

55–59

146

156

60–64

146

271

65–74

254

121

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,249	25.7%
18 and over	3,604	74.3%
65 and over	831	17.1%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,748	96.5%
Two or more races	98	2%
Hispanic or Latino	66	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	34.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	32.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	26.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$87,716

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 27.2%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 20.9%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,000
Median rent / month	$1,012
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	7.0%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.2%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,080	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	332	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	295	16.7%
Households with children under 18	569	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	581	32.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	21.5%
Married	53.4%	60.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.9%
Widowed	3.1%	9.1%
Divorced	11.7%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	137	11.2%
Kindergarten	68	5.6%
Elementary school	519	42.6%
High school	327	26.8%
College / grad school	167	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Construction 12.8%

Retail trade 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	336	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,678	96.4%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,837	99.7%
Born in same state	4,837	99.7%
Born in different state	3,856	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.3%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	710	14.6%
French	383	7.9%
Arab	122	2.5%
English	102	2.1%
Irish	27	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	26	0.5%
Dutch	5	0.1%
German	4	0.1%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	90.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46347

What city is ZIP code 46347 in?

ZIP code 46347 is primarily assigned to Kouts, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46347 in?

ZIP code 46347 falls within Porter County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46347 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 46347 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46347 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46347 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46347 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 46347 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 46347?

ZIP code 46347 has an estimated population of 4,853 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46347 in?

ZIP code 46347 observes the CST timezone.