46385 ZIP Code
Valparaiso, Indiana
February 6, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46385 |
| City/Town: | Valparaiso |
| County: | Porter |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,304 |
| Median Household Income: | $95,350 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,755 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,878 |
| Median Home Value: | $285,100 |
| Land Area: | 80.7 sq miles
209.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4644, -87.1241 |
Population Information (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,304 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,584 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,720 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,343 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,133 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,060 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,642 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,313 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,094 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,004 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,675 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,190 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,161 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,730 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,284 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 675 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $285,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,161 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,878 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,424 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 454 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,546 | 87.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,878 | 12.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,813 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 456 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,065 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,975 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,831 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,328 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,522 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,636 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46385 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $95,350 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $127,229 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,540 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,755 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,964 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,481 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 483 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,111 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,484 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,123 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 849 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,457 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 867 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 850 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 794 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,287 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,966 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,205 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,154 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 756 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 261 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46385 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 291 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 808 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,020 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,511 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,011 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,264 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,058 | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,991 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,208 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46385 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,981 | 82.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,215 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 107 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 210 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 94 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,399 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46385 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,724 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,396 | 17.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 318 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,604 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 916 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,027 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,900 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,458 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,660 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 790 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 565 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 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 (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,935 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,828 | 77.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,822 | 31.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,146 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46385 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,960 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,320 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,796 | 31.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 603 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 199 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 569 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46385 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,837 | 87.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 497 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 39 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 259 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 407 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 304 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 91 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 444 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46385 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 174 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,299 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,748 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,097 | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,832 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,048 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,907 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 796 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 165 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 812 | 5.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46385 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 122 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 223 | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,900 | 12.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,191 | 51.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,464 | 28.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 978 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46385 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,139 | 91.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 136 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 965 | 6.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 37 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 85 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46385 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 292 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,241 | 27.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,475 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,416 | 28.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46385 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 338 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 275 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,389 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,923 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,378 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,771 | 35.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,196 | 8.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 276 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46385 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,703 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $576 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,161 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.38 |
Households (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,424 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,449 | 61.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,651 | 23.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,868 | 12.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,905 | 18.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,972 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,125 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46385 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,914 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,008 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,976 | 59.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 377 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,442 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,488 | 20.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46385 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,066 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 625 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 460 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,013 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,397 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,571 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,007 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,092 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,081 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,024 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 256 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,899 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,869 | 46.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46385 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,604 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,309 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,810 | 54.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,471 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 669 | 20.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46385 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,991 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 295 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,313 | 445.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,313 | 445.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,313 | 445.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 272 | 92.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 261 | 88.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 89 | 30.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46385 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,961 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,941 | 94.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,020 | 5.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 858 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 730 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 413 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46385 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,424 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,937 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Valparaiso, IN46385