Valparaiso

City in Porter County, Indiana

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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.

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, IN population

Valparaiso had 34,151 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census34,151
Density1,940 per sq mi (749 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Valparaiso at a glance

StateIndiana (IN)
CountyPorter County
TypeCity
Population34,151 (2020)
Land area17.60 sq mi (45.6 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²)
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Coordinates41.4798° N, 87.0523° W
ZIP code46383
Official websiteci.valparaiso.in.us
Census code (GEOID)1878326

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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