| City: | Beverly Shores, Indiana |
| City Alias: | Beverly Shrs |
| County: | Porter County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:44:42 AM |
| Population: | 580 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 219 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.6873, -86.9712 |
| Land Area: | 4.396 sq mi |
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Beverly Shores sits along Lake Michigan's southern shore in Porter County, Indiana. This small lakefront community is home to 580 year-round residents with a median age of 62.3, making it one of Indiana's older communities. It's a retirement enclave where 149 of the 498 homes (30%) are used seasonally, and nearly 90% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. The Beverly Shores post office maintains 499 PO Boxes for 314 households, resulting in an adoption rate of 1.59. That means boxes outnumber local homes by 59%, serving not just residents but also seasonal homeowners and visitors. Despite the PO Box classification, limited street delivery exists via one rural route and one city route covering 51 streets.
Street names tell the lakefront story. E Lake Front Dr runs along the shore with the most delivery points (9 records). Water-themed names dominate: Ripplewater Ave, Brightwater Ave, Clearwater Ave, Fairwater Ave, Leewater Ave, Stillwater Ave. The town straddles US Highway 12, which runs east-west through the community.
With a median home value of $581,900 and median household income of $118,750, Beverly Shores attracts educated professionals and retirees. 72% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. About 30% work from home, likely taking advantage of the quiet lakefront setting. The largest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities (156 workers), possibly commuters to nearby industrial areas.
Mail to Beverly Shores uses PO Boxes:
PO Box [Number]
Beverly Shores, IN 46301Acceptable alias: Beverly Shrs, IN 46301
Street names emphasize the Lake Michigan waterfront with numerous water-themed avenues (Ripplewater, Brightwater, Clearwater, Fairwater, Leewater, Stillwater) and E Lake Front Dr running along the shore.
ZIP Code 46301 has 580 residents and 314 households (average 1.85 persons per household). The median age is 62.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 580Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 597Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 131.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $118,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 314Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $581,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 621 | 571 | 550 | 553 | 562 | 643 | 630 | 581 | 516 | 690 | 588 | 578 | 597 |
| Decennial Census | 669 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 580 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 62.3
Male Median Age: 62.7
Female Median Age: 62.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 41 | 34 | 22 | 14 | 12 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 51 | 33 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 16 |
| Total | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 52 | 69 | 85 | 74 | 71 | 39 | 34 | 28 |
| White: | 529 | 93.96% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.60% |
| Hispanic:* | 18 | 3.20% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.53% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.53% |
| Total: | 563 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 280 | 48.28% | 62.7 years |
| Females: | 300 | 51.72% | 62.2 years |
| Total: | 580 | 100% | 62.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 568 | 95.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.34% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 25 | 4.19% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 4.52% |
| Total Population: | 597 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 570 | 95.48% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 27 | 4.52% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $118,750, which is far above the state median ($70,051), is up $37,262 (45.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,500. Family households earn a median of $123,363 versus $65,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,738). By gender, male median income is $88,750 and female is $194,375, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $105,625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.4%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (72.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,488 | $76,875 | $69,896 | $68,182 | $68,438 | $71,125 | $75,417 | $68,250 | $97,250 | $97,823 | $104,063 | $116,071 | $118,750 |
| Median Family Income | $98,438 | $92,857 | $84,118 | $86,625 | $87,500 | $105,938 | $109,792 | $112,143 | $126,806 | $103,194 | $110,857 | $118,586 | $123,363 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $42,083 | $40,125 | $43,250 | $43,295 | $41,719 | $38,750 | $27,500 | $24,375 | $28,000 | $28,375 | $35,625 | $55,313 | $65,625 |
| Median Male Income | $54,868 | $54,167 | $64,750 | $66,563 | $101,875 | $125,625 | $115,625 | $121,250 | $115,000 | $92,222 | $96,429 | $87,045 | $88,750 |
| Median Female Income | $51,750 | $49,559 | $58,125 | $57,917 | $59,167 | $63,750 | $72,917 | $73,333 | $0 | $0 | $144,375 | $0 | $194,375 |
| Employed: | 177 | 32.42% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 2.01% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 358 | 65.57% |
| Total: | 546 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 128 | 72.32% |
| Service: | 10 | 5.65% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 7.34% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 1.13% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 13.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 177 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $581,900, which is markedly greater than the state median ($201,600), is up $196,000 (50.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $117,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), is down $1,618 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $979. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.42% (54.98% with a mortgage, 45.02% free-and-clear) and renters 1.58% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 38.04%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.20%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $385,900 | $408,300 | $412,700 | $442,600 | $455,900 | $444,100 | $456,900 | $490,400 | $464,700 | $485,000 | $480,600 | $505,100 | $581,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 40.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 60.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,618 | $864 | $1,417 | $775 | $791 | $858 | $863 | $863 | $979 | $967 | $1,313 | $1,375 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 171 | 54.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 140 | 44.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 1.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 316 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 316 | 61.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 194 | 38.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 510 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 505 | 99.02% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 0.98% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 510 | 100% |
In 2023, 71.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (28.80%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 99.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 62.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.67%). College enrollment is 14.58%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 0.74% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 54 | 10.04% |
| Some college, no degree: | 54 | 10.04% |
| Associate's degree: | 39 | 7.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 128 | 23.79% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 259 | 48.14% |
| Total: | 538 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 534 | 99.26% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 387 | 71.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 406 | 51.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 373 | 47.46% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 0.89% |
| Total: | 786 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 779 | 99.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 10.42% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 41.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 33.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 14.58% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 10.42% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 75.00% |
ZIP Code 46301 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 53 people with an annual payroll of $1,756,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 532Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $378,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,756,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 53Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46301 is located in Porter County, Indiana, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Indiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 46301, and is subdivided into the Lake County-Porter County-Jasper County, IN division. It covers 4.396 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.245 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Lake County-Porter County-Jasper County, IN (CBSA Div 29414)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 9,359,555Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.396 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.245 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1157.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Gary, IN PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1805158Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Beverly Shores town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 46301 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.