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Winfield, IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46307.

Population

7,816

Land area

12.4sq mi

People per sq mi

630

ZIP codes

1

Winfield and its ZIP codes

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Winfield at a glance

  • Winfield is about 3.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 96th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • The median household income is $135,870, 89% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,500 (88% above Indiana).

Local data for Winfield, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Winfield, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$135,870

Poverty rate

5.9%

Median home value

$409,500

Homeownership

94.9%

Bachelor's or higher

42.5%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

36.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,059), Polish Americans (978), Irish Americans (807).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Winfield.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,399

191,579 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,423

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.3B

FY 2026, $6,604 per person

Lake County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Winfield, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.0%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.3%

Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Winfield, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

799

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

857

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 15°F

39.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Winfield, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.9%

U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Winfield

1 in or overlapping Winfield. Population shown

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Cities near Winfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lakes of the Four SeasonsCensus-designated place2.4 mi2.3
LeroyCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.2
Crown PointCity3.9 mi19
Lake ElizaCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.5
MerrillvilleTown6.5 mi33.2
HebronTown6.7 mi2
Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place7 mi1.9
HobartCity7.2 mi26.2
Boone GroveCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.3
AberdeenCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.3
WheelerCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.7
Lake DalecarliaCensus-designated place8.7 mi1.1
ScherervilleTown9.1 mi15.1
Cedar LakeTown9.2 mi9.5
Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.4
New ChicagoTown10 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Winfield, IN in?
Winfield is in Lake County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Winfield, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Winfield include 46307.
What is the population of Winfield, IN?
About 7,816 people live in Winfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Winfield?
Nearby places include Lakes of the Four Seasons (2.4 mi), Leroy (3.5 mi), Crown Point (3.9 mi), Lake Eliza (4.7 mi), Merrillville (6.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023