Porter County, Indiana
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Porter County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Looking at the composite Home Safety Score, Porter County comes out in the A-B range, and the reports for its 9 ZIP codes show which data sit behind that result.
How Porter County Compares
How Porter County Compares
Porter County scores 16 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 7 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Porter County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,434, largest modeled factor: Flood
49% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,434
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
64,869 housing units in Porter County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Porter County
Modeled remediation costs in Porter County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Porter County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Porter County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Porter County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Porter County
3 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Porter County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Porter County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46383 | Valparaiso | 83 | B | 0 | $258K |
| 2 | 46393 | Wheeler | 83 | B | 0 | $135K |
| 3 | 46368 | Portage | 80 | B | 11 (1 health) | $214K |
| 4 | 46304 | Chesterton | 76 | B | 22 | $278K |
| 5 | 46385 | Valparaiso | 76 | B | 22 | $305K |
| 6 | 46301 | Beverly Shores | — | — | $582K | |
| 7 | 46302 | Boone Grove | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 46347 | Kouts | — | — | 3 | $241K |
| 9 | 46384 | Valparaiso | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Porter County
Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Porter County, Indiana
Overview
Porter County in Indiana covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 5 scored records.
4 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.