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Portland, IN
City in Jay County, Indiana.
Population
6,416
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,317
ZIP codes
0
Portland and its ZIP codes
Portland at a glance
- Portland is about 6.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 110th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $51,513 a year, 28% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 (56% below Indiana) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Portland, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Portland, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,513
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$96,700
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,059), Irish Americans (667), Mexican Americans (609).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jay County. PPP loans are for Portland.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,723
6,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,068 per person
How people get to work
Portland, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Portland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
212
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Portland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Portland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BryantTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SalamoniaTown | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| PennvilleTown | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| RidgevilleTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| RedkeyTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GenevaTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort Recovery, OHVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| DunkirkCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| SaratogaTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Linn GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| PetroleumCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BerneCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| MillgroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AlbanyTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| MontpelierCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portland, IN in?
- Portland is in Jay County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Portland, IN?
- About 6,416 people live in Portland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portland?
- Nearby places include Bryant (6.9 mi), Salamonia (7.2 mi), Pennville (9.2 mi), Ridgeville (10 mi), Redkey (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023