46383 ZIP Code — Valparaiso, IN
Porter County, Indiana
ZIP code 46383 is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, within Porter County. It covers approximately 87.55 square miles and serves a population of 41,811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.
About ZIP code 46383
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $68,331.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,811
population
87.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
46383 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46383
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46383. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valparaiso | Acceptable |
| Valparaiso | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46390 Wanatah (6.9 mi)
46385 Valparaiso (7.5 mi)
46391 Westville (8.6 mi)
46347 Kouts (10.3 mi)
46304 Chesterton (11.7 mi)
46382 Union Mills (12.3 mi)
46342 Hobart (13.1 mi)
46368 Portage (13.2 mi)
46348 La Crosse (13.4 mi)
46340 Hanna (13.5 mi)
46341 Hebron (14.2 mi)
46405 Lake Station (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,811 |
| Population density | 478 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 87.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4529 |
| Longitude | -86.9983 |
| 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 | 41.4% | 34.9% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 32.3% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 26.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.7% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
41,811
Population
478
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$68,331
Median household income
$38,018
Per capita income
$241,800
Median home value
$1,086
Median monthly rent
63.1%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
11,864
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
817
Under 5
855
1,265
5–9
1,324
1,099
10–14
1,149
1,601
15–19
1,675
1,990
20–24
2,081
2,507
25–34
2,622
2,785
35–44
2,914
2,358
45–54
2,467
1,220
55–59
1,277
1,437
60–64
1,504
1,894
65–74
1,981
989
75–84
1,035
472
85+
493
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,126 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 33,685 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,864 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
1.2%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,982 | 84.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,423 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,147 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,359 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 545 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 404 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 34.9% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 32.3% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 26.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.7% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $68,331 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
21.4%
$200k–$300k
29.4%
$300k–$500k
26.2%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,086 |
| Owner occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter occupied | 36.9% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 60.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.2% |
| Electricity | 14.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,094 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,258 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,258 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,394 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,490 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,559 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.4% | 33.1% |
| Married | 49.7% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
14.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 538 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 676 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,631 | 32.4% |
| High school | 2,250 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,111 | 36.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Retail trade
8.8%
Professional & management
8.8%
Construction
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.9% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,998 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.3% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,139 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 433 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 274 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 41 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,847 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 39,524 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 25,758 | 61.6% |
| Foreign born | 323 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,964 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 849 | 43.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,078 | 14.5% |
| French | 4,540 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 1,728 | 4.1% |
| English | 872 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 667 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 457 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 239 | 0.6% |
| German | 165 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 124 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46383
What city is ZIP code 46383 in?
ZIP code 46383 is primarily assigned to Valparaiso, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46383 in?
ZIP code 46383 falls within Porter County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 46383?
ZIP code 46383 has an estimated population of 41,811 residents, with a density of 478 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46383?
The median household income in ZIP code 46383 is $68,331, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46383?
The median home value in ZIP code 46383 is $241,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 46383 in?
ZIP code 46383 observes the CST timezone.