PlainZIP

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
$76,224
Median income
$279,900
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,526. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $279,900 (45% above the state average), median rent at $1,212 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.7%.

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. To put 46383 in local context, 4 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 46383

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valparaiso, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46383.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46383?

37.6

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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

$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

$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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

18,324

Total Housing Units

17,141

Occupied Units

1,183

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$279,900

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46383 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46383 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 46383 ranks #4 of 5 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
46385 Valparaiso, IN 38,866 6.3 mi
46390 Wanatah, IN 2,796 7.3 mi
46391 Westville, IN 9,726 7.5 mi
46348 La Crosse, IN 1,045 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Porter County

46385 standard
Valparaiso, IN
Pop: 38,866
46368 standard
Portage, IN
Pop: 38,691
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 Valparaiso, IN Indiana

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.

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