ZIP Code 46347
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Kouts · Porter County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,760
- Median income
- $95,348
- Median home value
- $255,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.0%
- Land area
- 185.2 sq mi
26/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
Chicago
ZIP code 46347 in Kouts, Indiana has a population of 4,760. The median household income is $95,348, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $255,400, 8% below the US average. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46347 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 185.2 square miles in Kouts, Porter County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,760 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46347 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46347 sits at $95,348 (29% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $40,243. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $255,400 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $748 per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46347 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Porter County, so you can benchmark 46347 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,243
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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