ZIP code 46304: Chesterton, IN
46304 is a ZIP code in Chesterton, Indiana, mainly in Porter County, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. About 28,307 people live here.
- Population
- 28,307
- Median household income
- $91,326
- Typical home value
- $332,500+2.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,223gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homeowners
- 79.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 46304 details
| City | Chesterton |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| Metro area | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 57.8 sq mi, plus 4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 490 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.61450, -87.05037 |
Median rent in 46304 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $933/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,265/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,358/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,145/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 46304
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46301 | Beverly Shores, IN | 6.7 mi | 650 |
| 46368 | Portage, IN | 6.8 mi | 40,301 |
| 46391 | Westville, IN | 8.0 mi | 8,986 |
| 46384 | Valparaiso, IN | 8.7 mi | — |
| 46393 | Wheeler, IN | 9.2 mi | 216 |
| 46361 | Michigan City, IN | 9.3 mi | — |
| 46403 | Gary, IN | 10.7 mi | 10,929 |
| 46360 | Michigan City, IN | 10.9 mi | 43,817 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 46304?
A typical home in ZIP code 46304 is worth about $332,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $91,326 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Indiana average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $332,500 homeWhat can a $91,326 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 46304
What city is ZIP code 46304?
ZIP code 46304 is in Chesterton, IN, in Porter County.
What county is ZIP code 46304 in?
46304 is mainly in Porter County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 46304?
About 28,307 people live in ZIP code 46304, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 46304 in?
46304 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.