46385 ZIP Code, Valparaiso, IN
46385 is a ZIP code in Valparaiso, Indiana in Porter County. It covers 81 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46393, 46383 and 46302. 40,856 people live here in 15,269 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Indiana ZIP codes. With about 506 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $98,957, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Valparaiso, IN
- County: Porter County
- Land area: 81 sq mi
- Population: 40,856
- Median household income: $98,957
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 40,856 |
| Households | 15,269 |
| Median household income | $98,957 |
| Income per person | $49,898 |
| Median age | 43.2 |
| Homeowners | 86.6% |
| Median home value | $331,700 |
| Median rent | $1,346 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.9% |
| $50–75K | 16.1% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.0% |
| $150–200K | 13.5% |
| $200K+ | 16.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 13.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 57.9% |
| Owned outright | 25.2% |
| Rented | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.3% |
| Townhome | 4.4% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 2.6% |
Businesses in 46385
597 business establishments with 4,013 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 88
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 82
- Retail Trade: 58
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 58
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 57
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 57
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 42
- Accommodation and Food Services: 32
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46393 — Wheeler CDP, IN (4.1 mi)
- 46383 — Valparaiso city, IN (6.3 mi)
- 46302 (6.9 mi)
- 46342 — Hobart city, IN (7.3 mi)
- 46368 — Portage city, IN (9.2 mi)
- 46405 — Lake Station city, IN (10.4 mi)
- 46410 — Merrillville town, IN (11 mi)
- 46304 — Chesterton town, IN (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 46385
- Valparaiso, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- South Haven, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Shorewood Forest, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Salt Creek Commons, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Aberdeen, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Porter County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 10: highest median household income in Porter County
- No. 1 of 10: highest median home value in Porter County
- No. 2 of 10: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Porter County
- No. 3 of 10: highest share of households with children in Porter County
- No. 2 of 10: highest median age in Porter County
- No. 4 of 10: fastest population growth in Porter County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46385, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46385 in?
- 46385 is a Valparaiso, IN mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Valparaiso, 2% lies inside Shorewood Forest, 2% lies inside Aberdeen and 2% lies inside South Haven; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46385 in?
- 46385 is in Porter County.
- What is the population of 46385?
- About 40,856 people (±1,394), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 41,832.
- What is the median household income in 46385?
- $98,957 (±$6,039), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 46385?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46385 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46385?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46393 (4.1 mi, Wheeler), 46383 (6.3 mi, Valparaiso), 46302 (6.9 mi), 46342 (7.3 mi, Hobart), 46368 (9.2 mi, Portage) and 46405 (10.4 mi, Lake Station).
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