46383 ZIP Code
Valparaiso, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46383 |
| City/Town: | Valparaiso |
| County: | Porter |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,811 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,331 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,067 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,130 |
| Median Home Value: | $241,800 |
| Land Area: | 87.5 sq miles
226.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4579, -87.0020 |
Population Information (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,811 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,434 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,377 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,672 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,589 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,248 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,276 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,071 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,129 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,699 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,825 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,497 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,941 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,875 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,024 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 965 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $241,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,086 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,130 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,004 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,126 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,738 | 63.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,266 | 36.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,955 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 514 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 755 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,293 | 29.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,105 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,743 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,548 | 23.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,997 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46383 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,331 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,247 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,086 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,067 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,588 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,807 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 731 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,177 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,324 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,596 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 850 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,982 | 88.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,359 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 98 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 545 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 404 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,423 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,147 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,534 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,706 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 296 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 114 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 418 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46383 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 987 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 357 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,354 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,219 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,097 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,077 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,846 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,221 | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,465 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,381 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46383 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,161 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,005 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 466 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 196 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,571 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46383 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 223 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,305 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,839 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 436 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,837 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,177 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 329 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 823 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,839 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,065 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,018 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,127 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 789 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,706 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,935 | 76.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,662 | 27.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,092 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46383 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,999 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,983 | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,149 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 487 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 386 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,232 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46383 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,884 | 60.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,062 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 674 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,115 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,493 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,566 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 658 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 637 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46383 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,262 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,926 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,413 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,997 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,400 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,649 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,470 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 518 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,473 | 13.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46383 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 501 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,274 | 12.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,664 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,374 | 40.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,720 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 597 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46383 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,969 | 82.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 354 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,465 | 14.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 120 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46383 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 895 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,564 | 38.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,507 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,038 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46383 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 458 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 269 | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 908 | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,301 | 21.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,157 | 29.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,808 | 26.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 788 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46383 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,515 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $554 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,086 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,004 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,094 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,034 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,258 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,394 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,490 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,559 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46383 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,920 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,334 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,416 | 49.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,588 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,090 | 36.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46383 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,206 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 538 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 676 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,631 | 32.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,250 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,111 | 36.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,635 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,998 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,798 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,145 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 237 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,778 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,130 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46383 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,172 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,322 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,283 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,903 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,483 | 23.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 136 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46383 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,847 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 323 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,964 | 608.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,964 | 608.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,964 | 608.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 534 | 165.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 75 | 23.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 713 | 220.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 59 | 18.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46383 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,139 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,870 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,269 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,258 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 431 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 345 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 235 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46383 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,004 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,973 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
Valparaiso, IN46383