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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46368

Porter County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$272,309[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-4.1%
vs metro
-19.2%
vs state
+17.7%
ZIP 46368 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46368 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 46368 is worth $272,309 — 19.2% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,508 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,508[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,141[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Porter County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
40,301[3]
Median household income
$76,368[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Porter County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+34[5]
Moved in
4,506
Moved out
4,472

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
2
  • Portage High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Portage Township Schools

    2,198 students

  • Willowcreek Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Portage Township Schools

    931 students

  • William Fegely Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Portage Township Schools

    613 students

  • Rowena Kyle Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Portage Township Schools

    439 students

  • Wallace Aylesworth Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Portage Township Schools

    433 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$18,099

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,377
Loan principal$217,848
Down payment$54,462
Total interest paid$277,852

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.18
Monthly cost to own$1,783
Monthly rent$1,508

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
44th percentile[2]
Property tax
4th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46368?
The typical home in 46368 is worth $272,309, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46368?
Home values in 46368 are up 0.1% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46368?
A typical home in 46368 rents for about $1,508 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 46368?
The effective property tax rate in 46368 is 0.8% — roughly $2,141 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46368?
ZIP code 46368 has a population of 40,301 and a median household income of $76,368.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Summit, IL

    Typical home
    $272,218
    Gross yield
  • Mazon, IL

    Typical home
    $272,110
    Gross yield
  • Joliet, IL

    Typical home
    $272,850
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Malta, IL

    Typical home
    $273,094
    Gross yield
  • Broadview, IL

    Typical home
    $271,523
    Gross yield
  • Harvard, IL

    Typical home
    $273,873
    Gross yield

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