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Wheeler, IN
Census-designated place in Porter County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46393.
Population
283
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
107
ZIP codes
1
Wheeler and its ZIP codes
Wheeler at a glance
- Wheeler is 44% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Wheeler, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Porter County. PPP loans are for Wheeler.
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
$159K
3 loans, 13 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler, 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
83° / 18°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Wheeler
1 in or overlapping Wheeler. Population shown
Cities near Wheeler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| South HavenCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.9 |
| HobartCity | 5.1 mi | 26.2 |
| PortageCity | 5.4 mi | 25.6 |
| Lake ElizaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| AberdeenCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake StationCity | 6.1 mi | 8.3 |
| New ChicagoTown | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| ValparaisoCity | 6.6 mi | 17.1 |
| Lakes of the Four SeasonsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Ogden DunesTown | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Burns HarborTown | 7.9 mi | 6.4 |
| WinfieldTown | 8.5 mi | 12.4 |
| ChestertonTown | 9 mi | 9.4 |
| PorterTown | 9.4 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheeler, IN in?
- Wheeler is in Porter County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Wheeler, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheeler include 46393.
- What is the population of Wheeler, IN?
- About 283 people live in Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheeler?
- Nearby places include Salt Creek Commons (1.6 mi), South Haven (2.6 mi), Shorewood Forest (3.5 mi), Hobart (5.1 mi), Portage (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023