46368 ZIP Code
Portage, Indiana
February 7, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46368 |
| City/Town: | Portage |
| County: | Porter |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,947 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,188 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,539 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,720 |
| Median Home Value: | $192,500 |
| Land Area: | 25.4 sq miles
65.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5916, -87.1789 |
Population Information (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,947 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,357 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,590 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,151 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,738 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,551 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,320 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,549 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,915 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,856 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,868 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,853 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,895 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,100 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,765 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 386 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $192,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,076 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,720 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,878 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 842 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,651 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,227 | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,638 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 867 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,768 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,230 | 40.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,988 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,115 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,196 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,474 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46368 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,188 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,594 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,032 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,539 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,420 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,093 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,327 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,734 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,001 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,320 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 754 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,308 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,641 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 361 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,058 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,568 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,523 | 8.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,393 | 18.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,511 | 13.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,452 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 430 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46368 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 711 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 439 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,276 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,517 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,811 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,464 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,632 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,230 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 906 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 892 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46368 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,243 | 85.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,044 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 198 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 146 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 297 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 636 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46368 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 113 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,445 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,874 | 20.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 233 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,732 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,282 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 163 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 576 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,152 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,934 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,751 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,106 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 732 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 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 (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,111 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,384 | 71.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,619 | 34.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,601 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46368 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,388 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,929 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,674 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,018 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 229 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,677 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46368 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,713 | 70.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 377 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 608 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 502 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 805 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 494 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 413 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,787 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46368 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 156 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 815 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,476 | 14.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,432 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,203 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,973 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,743 | 16.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,848 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 367 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 707 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46368 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 236 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 883 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,739 | 22.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,353 | 50.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,888 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 621 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46368 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,742 | 86.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 160 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,836 | 11.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 86 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46368 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 583 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,081 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,721 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,493 | 22.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46368 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,381 | 11.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 309 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,759 | 15.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,777 | 23.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,583 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,362 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 318 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 162 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46368 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,414 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $539 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,076 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,878 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,549 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,900 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,896 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,314 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,288 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,593 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46368 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,613 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,598 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,820 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 472 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,595 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,495 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46368 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,702 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 233 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 592 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,330 | 49.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,940 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,607 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,183 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,136 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,712 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,765 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 319 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,050 | 64.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,396 | 29.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46368 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,937 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,681 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,607 | 55.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,074 | 44.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 536 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46368 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,707 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 399 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,240 | 310.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,240 | 310.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,240 | 310.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 283 | 70.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 733 | 183.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 44 | 11.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46368 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,796 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,428 | 91.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,368 | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,807 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 314 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 203 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46368 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,878 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,877 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Portage, IN46368