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Malden, IN
Census-designated place in Porter County, Indiana.
Population
137
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
194
ZIP codes
0
Malden and its ZIP codes
Local data for Malden, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Porter County. PPP loans are for Malden.
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
$1.14B
FY 2026, $6,555 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Malden, 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
85° / 18°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Malden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KoutsTown | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Boone GroveCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| AberdeenCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| ValparaisoCity | 6.7 mi | 17.1 |
| WanatahTown | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| La CrosseTown | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Lake ElizaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| HebronTown | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| Lakes of the Four SeasonsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| South HavenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| WinfieldTown | 13 mi | 12.4 |
| LeroyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HannaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malden, IN in?
- Malden is in Porter County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Malden, IN?
- About 137 people live in Malden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malden?
- Nearby places include Kouts (4.2 mi), Boone Grove (5.7 mi), Aberdeen (6.4 mi), Valparaiso (6.7 mi), Wanatah (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023