Kouts, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46347
Porter County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,760
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,348
- Median income Above-median income area
- $255,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kouts pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46347 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46347 (Kouts, IN) rose +14.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.6 in 2023 to 229.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46347 covers 185.2 square miles in Kouts, Porter County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,760 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46347 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,348 (29% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,243. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $255,400 (32% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 90.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $748.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Porter County, so 46347 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kouts, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46347.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46347, Kouts, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,760
Population
185.2
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46347?
41.5
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$95,348
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$40,243
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46347 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Kouts, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,348 Top 12% higher than 88% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,932housing units
1,932
Total Housing Units
1,873
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,400
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$748
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.8%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46347 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 176 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 194 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 200 |
| 2024 | +14.8% | 229 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 46347, employing approximately 576 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,432,000.
83
Businesses
576
Employees
$26.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 21.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 46347 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46392
Wheatfield (46392)
7,957 residents
- 46347
Kouts (46347)
4,760 residents
- 46390 2,796
Wanatah (46390)
2,796 residents
- 46348 1,045
La Crosse (46348)
1,045 residents
- 46374 1,012
San Pierre (46374)
1,012 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46347 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46347 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46347
Kouts (46347)
$95,348 median income
- 46374
San Pierre (46374)
$91,250 median income
- 46392
Wheatfield (46392)
$90,912 median income
- 46390
Wanatah (46390)
$87,639 median income
- 46348
La Crosse (46348)
$64,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46347 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46347, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,760 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46347 in?
ZIP code 46347 (Kouts) is located in Porter County, Indiana. Porter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/porter-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46347?
ZIP code 46347 in Kouts, IN has a population of 4,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46347?
The median household income in ZIP 46347 is $95,348, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46347?
The median home value in ZIP 46347 is $255,400, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46347 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46347?
ZIP code 46347 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46347 are: Construction (18), Transportation and warehousing (13), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46347?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46347 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46347?
In ZIP code 46347, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46347?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46347 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46347?
In ZIP code 46347, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46347 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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