46304 ZIP Code – Chesterton, Indiana
46304 is a ZIP code serving Chesterton, Indiana in Porter County with a population of approximately 27,204 residents. The median household income of $86,263 is above the Indiana average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $255,700, near the national average, with 79.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,121, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.1%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 9.3%, below the national average. An estimated 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.9, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 46301, 46368, 46391.
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ZIP 46304 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46304 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $255k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,121 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.1% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46301 – Beverly Shores
- 46368 – Portage
- 46391 – Westville
- 46393 – Wheeler
- 46403 – Gary
- 46360 – Michigan City
- 46385 – Valparaiso
- 46383 – Valparaiso
- 46405 – Lake Station
- 46342 – Hobart
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46301 | BEVERLY SHORES | 578 | $116,071 |
| 46368 | PORTAGE | 39,947 | $71,188 |
| 46391 | WESTVILLE | 9,369 | $83,817 |
| 46393 | WHEELER | 148 | $35,441 |
| 46403 | GARY | 10,875 | $44,315 |