Valparaiso, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46383
Porter County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,687
- 176/sq mi High-density area
- $76,224
- Median income Near-median income area
- $279,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valparaiso pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 176
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46383 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 46383 (Valparaiso, IN) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.8 in 2023 to 219.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46383 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, with 39,687 residents across 225.9 square miles, a density of 176 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46383 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,224 (4% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,526. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $279,900 (45% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,212.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Porter County, so 46383 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 46383
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valparaiso, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46383.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
232 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
183 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
141 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
140 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 46383, Valparaiso, 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
39,687
Population
225.9
Area (sq mi)
176
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46383?
37.6
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
4.1%
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?
$76,224
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$41,526
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46383 ranks nationally
Valparaiso, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,224 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US 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
18,324housing units
18,324
Total Housing Units
17,141
Occupied Units
1,183
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,900
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,212
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46383 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 154 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 171 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 197 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 209 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 220 |
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 1,419 business establishments in ZIP 46383, employing approximately 23,266 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,120,878,000.
1,419
Businesses
23,266
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 232 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 183 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 152 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 141 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 122 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 97 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 69 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 2.0% |
| Information | 19 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.5% |
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 46383 vs 46385 →
ZIP 46383 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
39,687 residents
- 46385
Valparaiso (46385)
38,866 residents
- 46391 9,726
Westville (46391)
9,726 residents
- 46390 2,796
Wanatah (46390)
2,796 residents
- 46348 1,045
La Crosse (46348)
1,045 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46383 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46383 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46385
Valparaiso (46385)
$98,957 median income
- 46390
Wanatah (46390)
$87,639 median income
- 46391
Westville (46391)
$82,692 median income
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
$76,224 median income
- 46348
La Crosse (46348)
$64,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46383 ranks #4 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 46383, 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 (39,687 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 46383 in?
ZIP code 46383 (Valparaiso) 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 46383?
ZIP code 46383 in Valparaiso, IN has a population of 39,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46383?
The median household income in ZIP 46383 is $76,224, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46383?
The median home value in ZIP 46383 is $279,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46383?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46383 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46383?
ZIP code 46383 has 1,419 business establishments employing approximately 23,266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46383?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46383 are: Health care and social assistance (232), Retail trade (183), Professional, scientific, and technical services (152). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46383?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46383 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 46383?
In ZIP code 46383, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 46383?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46383 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46383?
In ZIP code 46383, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46383?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46383 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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