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Chesterton, IN
Town in Porter County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46304.
Population
14,446
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,536
ZIP codes
1
Chesterton and its ZIP codes
Chesterton at a glance
- Chesterton is about 8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 64th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $91,060 a year, 27% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,900 (38% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,274 a month.
Local data for Chesterton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chesterton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,060
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$1,274/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
42.5%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,965), Irish Americans (2,571), Polish Americans (1,358).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Porter County. PPP loans are for Chesterton.
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
PPP loans
$68.9M
684 loans, 8,564 jobs reported
How people get to work
Chesterton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chesterton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
82° / 18°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chesterton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Chesterton
1 in or overlapping Chesterton. Population shown
Cities near Chesterton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PorterTown | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Dune AcresTown | 3.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Burns HarborTown | 4.4 mi | 6.4 |
| PortageCity | 6.4 mi | 25.6 |
| Beverly ShoresTown | 6.4 mi | 3.6 |
| South HavenCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Ogden DunesTown | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Town of PinesTown | 7.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.7 |
| WestvilleTown | 9 mi | 3.3 |
| ValparaisoCity | 9.1 mi | 17.1 |
| Lake StationCity | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Michigan CityCity | 12 mi | 20.6 |
| AberdeenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chesterton, IN in?
- Chesterton is in Porter County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Chesterton, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chesterton include 46304.
- What is the population of Chesterton, IN?
- About 14,446 people live in Chesterton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chesterton?
- Nearby places include Porter (2.3 mi), Dune Acres (3.7 mi), Burns Harbor (4.4 mi), Portage (6.4 mi), Beverly Shores (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023