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Portage, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46368

Porter County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38,691
570/sq mi
$76,368
Median income
$227,100
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portage pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
570
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46368 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46368 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portage, Porter County, Indiana, with 38,691 residents across 67.9 square miles, a density of 570 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 46368 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,368 (4% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,176. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. Housing costs here run $227,100 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,241 a month; 73.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 46368 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Porter County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46368

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portage, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46368.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 46368, Portage, 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

38,691

Population

67.9

Area (sq mi)

570

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46368?

39.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 10.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%

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?

$76,368

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$37,176

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46368 ranks nationally

Portage, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,368 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,747

Total Housing Units

15,802

Occupied Units

945

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$227,100

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,241

Median Rent

1980

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46368 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 149
2021 +14.1% 170
2022 +12.0% 191
2023 +6.4% 203
2024 +3.0% 209

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 719 business establishments in ZIP 46368, employing approximately 13,281 people with a combined annual payroll of $765,035,000.

719

Businesses

13,281

Employees

$765.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 96 13.3%
Retail trade 93 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 88 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 85 11.8%
Construction 69 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 51 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 5.4%
Finance and insurance 37 5.2%
Wholesale trade 30 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 3.8%
Manufacturing 25 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Information 7 1.0%
Educational services 6 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46368 vs 46393 →

ZIP 46368 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46368 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46368 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46368 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46393 Wheeler, IN 399 5.4 mi
46405 Lake Station, IN 11,746 4.3 mi
46403 Gary, IN 12,601 4.5 mi
46342 Hobart, IN 31,244 5.8 mi
46407 Gary, IN 12,656 7.8 mi
46304 Chesterton, IN 24,207 7.1 mi
46385 Valparaiso, IN 38,866 9.1 mi
46409 Gary, IN 8,932 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Porter County

46383 standard
Valparaiso, IN
Pop: 39,687
46385 standard
Valparaiso, IN
Pop: 38,866
46304 standard
Chesterton, IN
Pop: 24,207
46341 standard
Hebron, IN
Pop: 10,426
46347 standard
Kouts, IN
Pop: 4,760
46301 standard
Beverly Shores, IN
Pop: 669

Related Areas

Porter County Portage, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46368 in? ▼
ZIP code 46368 (Portage) 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 46368? ▼
ZIP code 46368 in Portage, IN has a population of 38,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46368? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46368 is $76,368, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46368? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46368 is $227,100, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46368? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46368 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46368? ▼
ZIP code 46368 has 719 business establishments employing approximately 13,281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46368? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46368 are: Accommodation and food services (96), Retail trade (93), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46368? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46368 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 46368? ▼
In ZIP code 46368, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 46368? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46368 is 27.5 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 46368? ▼
In ZIP code 46368, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46368? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46368 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.