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Portage, IN
City in Porter County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46368, 46403.
Population
38,082
Land area
25.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,486
ZIP codes
2
Portage and its ZIP codes
Portage at a glance
- Portage is about 7.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $76,276 a year, 6% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,200 and median rent is $1,231 a month.
Local data for Portage, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Portage, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,276
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$224,200
Median rent
$1,231/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,516), Mexican Americans (5,364), German Americans (4,470).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Porter County. PPP loans are for Portage.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
$66.6M
922 loans, 7,341 jobs reported
How people get to work
Portage, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Portage, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Portage, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Portage
2 in or overlapping Portage. Population shown
Cities near Portage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden DunesTown | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Burns HarborTown | 3.1 mi | 6.4 |
| South HavenCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake StationCity | 4.3 mi | 8.3 |
| PorterTown | 5.4 mi | 6.2 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Dune AcresTown | 5.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| New ChicagoTown | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| ChestertonTown | 6.4 mi | 9.4 |
| HobartCity | 7.1 mi | 26.2 |
| Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| GaryCity | 9.5 mi | 49.9 |
| ValparaisoCity | 10 mi | 17.1 |
| AberdeenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake ElizaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portage, IN in?
- Portage is in Porter County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Portage, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Portage include 46368, 46403.
- What is the population of Portage, IN?
- About 38,082 people live in Portage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portage?
- Nearby places include Ogden Dunes (2.5 mi), Burns Harbor (3.1 mi), South Haven (3.9 mi), Lake Station (4.3 mi), Porter (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023