Porter
Town in Porter County, Indiana
Porter is a town in Porter County, Indiana, with 5,210 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dune Acres, 1.7 miles N.
- 5,210residents (2020 Census)
- 640 ftelevation · 195 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.0 km²
- 843 / sq mipopulation density
- 46304ZIP code
About Porter
Porter is a town in Westchester Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,210 as of the 2020 census. Porter is in the Indiana Dunes ecosystem, which played a role in the creation of The Nature Conservancy, and inspired conservation efforts. It is home to Porter Beach, also known as Johnson's Beach, on Lake Michigan.
Porter is located near Indiana Dunes State Park and on the southern railroad terminus of the Chicago and West Michigan Railway.
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Living in Porter
- Median household income
- $74,542
- Median home value
- $267,700
- Median rent
- $1,026/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Porter had 5,210 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,210 |
|---|---|
| Density | 843 per sq mi (325 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Porter at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Porter County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,210 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.18 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6275° N, 87.0827° W |
| ZIP code | 46304 |
| Official website | townofporter.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1861164 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Porter
- Dune Acres1.7 mi N
- Burns Harbor2.3 mi W
- Chesterton2.4 mi SE
- Ogden Dunes5.7 mi W
- Portage5.7 mi SW
- South Haven6.8 mi SW
- Beverly Shores6.9 mi NE
- Town of Pines8.0 mi NE
- Salt Creek Commons8.6 mi S
- Wheeler9.3 mi SW
- Lake Station9.4 mi W
- Valparaiso10.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Porter
What county is Porter in?
Porter is in Porter County, Indiana.
What is the population of Porter, IN?
5,210 people lived in Porter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Porter, IN?
The ZIP code of Porter is 46304.
What is the elevation of Porter?
640 feet (195 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Porter?
Dune Acres (1.7 mi), Burns Harbor (2.3 mi), Chesterton (2.4 mi), Ogden Dunes (5.7 mi), Portage (5.7 mi).
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