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Porter, IN
Town in Porter County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46304.
Population
5,217
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
844
ZIP codes
1
Porter and its ZIP codes
Porter at a glance
- Porter is about 4.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 130th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $74,542 a year, 4% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,700 (23% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,026 a month.
Local data for Porter, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Porter, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,542
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$267,700
Median rent
$1,026/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,127), Irish Americans (819), Mexican Americans (403).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Porter County. PPP loans are for Porter.
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
How people get to work
Porter, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Porter, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Porter, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Porter
1 in or overlapping Porter. Population shown
Cities near Porter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dune AcresTown | 1.5 mi | 2.1 |
| ChestertonTown | 2.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Burns HarborTown | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| PortageCity | 5.4 mi | 25.6 |
| Ogden DunesTown | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Beverly ShoresTown | 6.3 mi | 3.6 |
| South HavenCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Town of PinesTown | 8 mi | 2.3 |
| Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake StationCity | 9.6 mi | 8.3 |
| ValparaisoCity | 11 mi | 17.1 |
| New ChicagoTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| WestvilleTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Michigan CityCity | 12 mi | 20.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Porter, IN in?
- Porter is in Porter County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Porter, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Porter include 46304.
- What is the population of Porter, IN?
- About 5,217 people live in Porter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Porter?
- Nearby places include Dune Acres (1.5 mi), Chesterton (2.3 mi), Burns Harbor (2.7 mi), Portage (5.4 mi), Ogden Dunes (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023