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Aberdeen, IN

Census-designated place in Porter County, Indiana.

Population

1,490

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,185

ZIP codes

0

Aberdeen and its ZIP codes

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Aberdeen at a glance

  • Aberdeen is about 6.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $94,926, 32% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $367,100 (68% above Indiana) and median rent is $2,109 a month.

Local data for Aberdeen, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Aberdeen, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$94,926

Poverty rate

1.4%

Median home value

$367,100

Median rent

$2,109/mo

Homeownership

86.7%

Bachelor's or higher

48.4%

Median age

56.1

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (380), Polish Americans (253), Irish Americans (245).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Porter County. PPP loans are for Aberdeen.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,520

63,898 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,285

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,555 per person

Porter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Aberdeen, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.9%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.8%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Aberdeen, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

585

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

118

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 18°F

33.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Aberdeen, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.2%

U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

Cities near Aberdeen

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place2.2 mi1.9
Lake ElizaCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.5
ValparaisoCity3.9 mi17.1
Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.4
WheelerCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.7
Lakes of the Four SeasonsCensus-designated place6 mi2.3
Boone GroveCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.3
MaldenCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.7
South HavenCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.3
WinfieldTown8.2 mi12.4
HebronTown9.3 mi2
HobartCity9.4 mi26.2
KoutsTown9.7 mi1.2
LeroyCensus-designated place9.9 mi0.2
PortageCity11 mi25.6
New ChicagoTown11 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Aberdeen, IN in?
Aberdeen is in Porter County, Indiana.
What is the population of Aberdeen, IN?
About 1,490 people live in Aberdeen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Aberdeen?
Nearby places include Shorewood Forest (2.2 mi), Lake Eliza (3.5 mi), Valparaiso (3.9 mi), Salt Creek Commons (4.9 mi), Wheeler (5.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023