Valparaiso
City in Porter County, Indiana

Valparaiso is a city in Porter County, Indiana, with 34,151 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aberdeen, 4.2 miles SW.
- 34,151residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 17.6 sq miland area · 45.6 km²
- 1,940 / sq mipopulation density
- 46383ZIP code
About Valparaiso
Valparaiso ( VAL-pə-RAY-zoh), colloquially Valpo, is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 34,151 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Living in Valparaiso
- Median household income
- $69,872
- Median home value
- $267,300
- Median rent
- $1,224/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Valparaiso had 34,151 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,151 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,940 per sq mi (749 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valparaiso at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Porter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,151 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.60 sq mi (45.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4798° N, 87.0523° W |
| ZIP code | 46383 |
| Official website | ci.valparaiso.in.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1878326 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valparaiso
- Aberdeen4.2 mi SW
- Salt Creek Commons5.1 mi NW
- Shorewood Forest5.2 mi W
- South Haven6.1 mi NW
- Wheeler6.5 mi W
- Malden7.2 mi S
- Lake Eliza7.6 mi SW
- Chesterton8.3 mi N
- Westville8.6 mi NE
- Wanatah9.0 mi E
- Boone Grove9.6 mi SW
- Portage10.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Valparaiso
What county is Valparaiso in?
Valparaiso is in Porter County, Indiana.
What is the population of Valparaiso, IN?
34,151 people lived in Valparaiso at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valparaiso, IN?
The ZIP code of Valparaiso is 46383.
What is the elevation of Valparaiso?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valparaiso?
Aberdeen (4.2 mi), Salt Creek Commons (5.1 mi), Shorewood Forest (5.2 mi), South Haven (6.1 mi), Wheeler (6.5 mi).
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