Porter County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 10 ZIP codes · 8 cities
10
ZIP codes
174,243
population (2021)
+6.0%
pop change since 2010
18127
FIPS code
Porter County ZIP code map
About Porter County
Porter County is located in Indiana and contains 10 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 174,243 as of 2021,
an increase of
6% from 164,343 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Porter County is 18127.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 174,243 |
| 2010 population | 164,343 |
| Change | +6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18127 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Porter County
ZIP codes for Porter County, IN (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46301 | Beverly Shores | Porter | View map |
| 46302 | Boone Grove | Porter | View map |
| 46304 | Chesterton | Porter | View map |
| 46341 | Hebron | Porter | View map |
| 46347 | Kouts | Porter | View map |
| 46368 | Portage | Porter | View map |
| 46383 | Valparaiso | Porter | View map |
| 46384 | Valparaiso | Porter | View map |
| 46385 | Valparaiso | Porter | View map |
| 46393 | Wheeler | Porter | View map |
Demographics & statistics
165,103
Population
40.0
Median age
$80,824
Median household income
$40,752
Per capita income
$236,433
Median home value
$1,058
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
52,582
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,352
Under 5
4,351
5,022
5–9
5,021
5,241
10–14
5,240
5,480
15–19
5,478
5,408
20–24
5,407
10,060
25–34
10,057
10,990
35–44
10,987
10,490
45–54
10,487
5,687
55–59
5,686
5,907
60–64
5,906
8,441
65–74
8,439
4,034
75–84
4,032
1,450
85+
1,450
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 35,959 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 129,144 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 27,846 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.1%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Black or African American
3.6%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143,255 | 82.1% |
| Two or more races | 10,197 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,363 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,269 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 2,875 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 2,330 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 149 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $80,824 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
19.9%
$200k–$300k
29.6%
$300k–$500k
24.1%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,433 |
| Median rent / month | $1,058 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 26.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.5% |
| Electricity | 9.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34,202 | 55.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5,008 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10,719 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,934 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20,189 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19,004 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 24.2% |
| Married | 54.2% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
37.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,202 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 2,296 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 15,768 | 41.8% |
| High school | 9,037 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 9,144 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Manufacturing
18.6%
Retail trade
9.5%
Construction
8.9%
Professional & management
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.3% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.3% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8,572 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 30.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 156,400 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 2,162 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,332 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 257 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 493 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 159,189 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 157,974 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 109,417 | 69.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,215 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,914 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,301 | 65.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 24,026 | 14.6% |
| French | 15,443 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 6,248 | 3.8% |
| English | 3,342 | 2% |
| Irish | 1,854 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,505 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 734 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 591 | 0.4% |
| German | 542 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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