Winfield
Town in Lake County, Indiana
Winfield is a town in Lake County, Indiana, with 7,181 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakes of the Four Seasons, 2.2 miles E.
- 7,181residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.1 km²
- 579 / sq mipopulation density
- 46307ZIP code
About Winfield
Winfield ( WIN-feeld) is a town in Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Winfield had a population of 7,181. The town was incorporated in 1993 in order to keep the residents from being annexed by other neighboring communities. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott. The town is served by the Crown Point post office and addresses in Winfield share the Crown Point ZIP code.
In 2014 Winfield formed a Marshal department for public safety and law enforcement duties, prior to that time police protection services were provided by the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Notable people from Winfield include Logan Hamnik, known for founding the first ever post office in the city of Whiting back in 1871.
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Living in Winfield
- Median household income
- $135,870
- Median home value
- $409,500
- Median age
- 37.6
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Winfield had 7,181 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,181 |
|---|---|
| Density | 579 per sq mi (224 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winfield at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,181 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.40 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4122° N, 87.2623° W |
| ZIP code | 46307 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1884878 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winfield
- Lakes of the Four Seasons2.2 mi E
- Leroy3.7 mi S
- Lake Eliza4.3 mi E
- Crown Point4.4 mi W
- Merrillville5.1 mi NW
- Shorewood Forest6.8 mi NE
- Hebron6.8 mi SE
- Hobart7.0 mi N
- Boone Grove7.7 mi SE
- Aberdeen7.8 mi E
- Wheeler8.3 mi NE
- Lake Dalecarlia8.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Winfield
What county is Winfield in?
Winfield is in Lake County, Indiana.
What is the population of Winfield, IN?
7,181 people lived in Winfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winfield, IN?
The ZIP code of Winfield is 46307.
What is the elevation of Winfield?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winfield?
Lakes of the Four Seasons (2.2 mi), Leroy (3.7 mi), Lake Eliza (4.3 mi), Crown Point (4.4 mi), Merrillville (5.1 mi).
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