Portage
City in Porter County, Indiana
Portage is a city in Porter County, Indiana, with 37,926 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ogden Dunes, 2.9 miles N.
- 37,926residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 25.7 sq miland area · 66.5 km²
- 1,476 / sq mipopulation density
- 46368ZIP code
About Portage
Portage ( POR-tij) is a city in Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 37,926 as of the 2020 census. It is the largest city in Porter County and third largest in Northwest Indiana. Portage lies within Portage and Westchester townships, on the border with Lake County, Indiana.
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Living in Portage
- Median household income
- $76,276
- Median home value
- $224,200
- Median rent
- $1,231/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Portage had 37,926 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,926 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,476 per sq mi (570 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portage at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Porter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 37,926 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.69 sq mi (66.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5885° N, 87.1795° W |
| ZIP code | 46368 |
| Official website | ci.portage.in.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1861092 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portage
- Ogden Dunes2.9 mi N
- Burns Harbor3.5 mi NE
- Lake Station3.8 mi W
- South Haven4.0 mi SE
- New Chicago5.2 mi SW
- Wheeler5.4 mi S
- Porter5.7 mi NE
- Salt Creek Commons5.7 mi S
- Dune Acres6.4 mi NE
- Chesterton6.5 mi E
- Hobart7.2 mi SW
- Gary8.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Portage
What county is Portage in?
Portage is in Porter County, Indiana.
What is the population of Portage, IN?
37,926 people lived in Portage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portage, IN?
The ZIP code of Portage is 46368.
What is the elevation of Portage?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portage?
Ogden Dunes (2.9 mi), Burns Harbor (3.5 mi), Lake Station (3.8 mi), South Haven (4.0 mi), New Chicago (5.2 mi).
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