Porter, Indiana
Porter: Settlement in Indiana, USA
About
Porter is a city located in the county of Porter in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,858 and a population density of 289 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,840 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Porter
| Population : | 4,840 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Porter County |
| Postal code : | 46304 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 16.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 640 feet / 195 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:18:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 288 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Porter is located at 41°36'56"N 87°4'27"W (41.6155900, -87.0742000).
Porter map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Porter
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Porter decreased by 0.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,858 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,870 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,866 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,863 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,862 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,843 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,809 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,812 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,814 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,834 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,840 | 0.12% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Porter
1 Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +12199262255 🔗 Url
2 Little Calumet River Trail
Parking lot, Porter, IN 46304, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
3 Indiana Dunes National Park Chellberg Farm
709-747 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN 46304, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
4 Porter Beach
Porter, IN 46304, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
5 Mnoke Prairie
Porter, IN 46304, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
Other Places in Porter
1 Indiana Dunes Tourism
1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +12199262255 🔗 Url
Schools in Porter
College & universities near Porter, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150251 | College of Court Reporting Inc | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
| 150437 | Don Roberts Beauty School | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
| 152600 | Valparaiso University | Valparaiso (IN) | 46383 |
| 151360 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary (IN) | 46408-1197 |
| 475574 | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College LLC | Gary (IN) | 46409-2404 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Porter, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Porter
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Post Office | Chesterton (IN) | 46304 |
| Portag Post Office | Portage (IN) | 46368 |
| Beverly Shor Post Office | Beverly Shores (IN) | 46301 |
| Wheeler Post Office | Wheeler (IN) | 46393 |
| Valpara Post Office | Valparaiso (IN) | 46383 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Porter , Ohio township of Ohio with a population of 9,135 people.
- Porter , New York town in Niagara County, New York, United States with a population of 6,503 people.
- Porter , Michigan township in Midland County, Michigan with a population of 2,447 people.
- Porter , Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 2,055 people.
- Porter , Maine town in Oxford County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,525 people.
- Porter , Oklahoma town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 692 people.
- Porter , Minnesota city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 164 people.
Other cities in Porter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Porter County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Portage | 90,543 | The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. |
| Valparaiso | 33,944 | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States |
| Chesterton | 13,433 | Town in the U. |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,033 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| South Haven | 5,282 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Hebron | 3,669 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kouts | 1,963 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Burns Harbor | 1,922 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,083 | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States |
| Town of Pines | 688 | Town of the United States |
| Beverly Shores | 595 | Town in Indiana |
| Dune Acres | 182 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Porter distances to largest Indiana cities
