46304 ZIP Code
Chesterton, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46304 |
| City/Town: | Chesterton |
| County: | Porter |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,204 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,263 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,084 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,634 |
| Median Home Value: | $255,700 |
| Land Area: | 57.8 sq miles
149.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6145, -87.0504 |
Population Information (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,204 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,547 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,657 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,883 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,564 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,594 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,458 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,252 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,556 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,413 | 16.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,294 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,786 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,651 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,959 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,227 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 567 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $255,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,121 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,634 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,044 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 590 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,512 | 77.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,532 | 22.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,453 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 216 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 550 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,172 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,023 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,804 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,618 | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,070 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46304 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,263 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,221 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,502 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,084 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,102 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,226 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 849 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,664 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,382 | 86.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,214 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 630 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,337 | 89.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 400 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 515 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 393 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,559 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,273 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,633 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,757 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 456 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 420 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46304 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 409 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 269 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 495 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 785 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,189 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,631 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,719 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,338 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,218 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 991 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46304 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,105 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 699 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 108 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 102 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 126 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,906 | 14.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46304 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,132 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,522 | 19.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 263 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,177 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 780 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 227 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,580 | 11.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,026 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,474 | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,068 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 640 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 280 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,840 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,409 | 82.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,724 | 28.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,173 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46304 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,641 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,258 | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,959 | 26.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 297 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 138 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 348 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46304 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,482 | 72.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 870 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 299 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 561 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 650 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 217 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 221 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 334 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46304 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,228 | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,094 | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,681 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 916 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,666 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,083 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,140 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 407 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,413 | 12.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46304 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 556 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,536 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,328 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,644 | 22.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 427 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46304 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,969 | 90.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 173 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 784 | 7.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46304 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 446 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,373 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,597 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,628 | 23.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46304 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 234 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 242 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 714 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,339 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,154 | 37.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,189 | 25.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 562 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 78 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46304 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,672 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $570 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,121 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,044 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,704 | 51.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,295 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,912 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,301 | 20.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,445 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,179 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46304 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,813 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,114 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,961 | 55.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 370 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,261 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,965 | 27.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46304 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,939 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 539 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 300 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,261 | 38.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,399 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,440 | 24.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,008 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,550 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,013 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,968 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 253 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,408 | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,307 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46304 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,375 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,559 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,104 | 43.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,441 | 56.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 596 | 23.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,033 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 146 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,171 | 802.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,171 | 802.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,171 | 802.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 439 | 300.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 223 | 152.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 32.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46304 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,321 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,602 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,719 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 698 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 671 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 273 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 77 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46304 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,044 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,489 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Chesterton, IN46304