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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46383

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

Typical home value

$346,438[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+22.0%
vs metro
+2.8%
vs state
+49.7%
ZIP 46383 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46383 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46383 is worth $346,438 — 2.8% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,416 a month — a 4.9% 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
$1,416[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,869[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
42,183[3]
Median household income
$76,224[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
15
Elementary
12
Middle
1
High
2
  • Thomas Jefferson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Valparaiso Community Schools

    641 students

  • Cooks Corners Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Valparaiso Community Schools

    494 students

  • Heavilin Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Valparaiso Community Schools

    480 students

  • Flint Lake Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Valparaiso Community Schools

    471 students

  • Memorial Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Valparaiso Community Schools

    470 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 yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$16,988

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$1,752
Loan principal$277,150
Down payment$69,288
Total interest paid$353,490

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 ratio1.61
Monthly cost to own$2,280
Monthly rent$1,416

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
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46383?
The typical home in 46383 is worth $346,438, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46383?
Home values in 46383 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46383?
A typical home in 46383 rents for about $1,416 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 46383?
The effective property tax rate in 46383 is 0.8% — roughly $2,869 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46383?
ZIP code 46383 has a population of 42,183 and a median household income of $76,224.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $346,231
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Hoffman Estates, IL

    Typical home
    $347,064
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Bensenville, IL

    Typical home
    $347,505
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $348,838
    Gross yield
    8.6%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $349,589
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Elmwood Park, IL

    Typical home
    $342,677
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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