Wheeler, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46393
Porter County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 399
- 103/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wheeler pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 103
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46393 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46393 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheeler, Porter County, Indiana, home to just 399 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 103 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46393 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (24% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,700. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,600 (26% below the average Indiana ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Porter County, so 46393 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 →
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 46393, Wheeler, 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
399
Population
3.9
Area (sq mi)
103
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46393?
33.4
Median Age
60.6%
Male
39.4%
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?
$56,250
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$29,700
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 46393 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Wheeler, 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)
$56,250 16th percentile higher than 16% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
102housing units
102
Total Housing Units
102
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 46393, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $565,000.
7
Businesses
21
Employees
$565K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 42.9% |
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 46393 vs 46342 →
ZIP 46393 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46385
Valparaiso (46385)
38,866 residents
- 46368
Portage (46368)
38,691 residents
- 46342
Hobart (46342)
31,244 residents
- 46304
Chesterton (46304)
24,207 residents
- 46403 12,601
Gary (46403)
12,601 residents
- 46405 11,746
Lake Station (46405)
11,746 residents
- 46409 8,932
Gary (46409)
8,932 residents
- 46393 399
Wheeler (46393)
399 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46393 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46393 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
- 46304
Chesterton (46304)
$91,326 median income
- 46368
Portage (46368)
$76,368 median income
- 46342
Hobart (46342)
$75,521 median income
- 46405
Lake Station (46405)
$60,881 median income
- 46393
Wheeler (46393)
$56,250 median income
- 46403
Gary (46403)
$45,991 median income
- 46409
Gary (46409)
$44,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46393 ranks #6 of 8 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 46393, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 46393 in?
ZIP code 46393 (Wheeler) 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 46393?
ZIP code 46393 in Wheeler, IN has a population of 399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46393?
The median household income in ZIP 46393 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46393?
The median home value in ZIP 46393 is $143,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46393?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46393 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46393?
ZIP code 46393 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46393?
In ZIP code 46393, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46393?
In ZIP code 46393, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46393?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46393 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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