| City: | Boone Grove, Indiana |
| County: | Porter County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:49 PM |
| Population: | 141 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 219 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.3544, -87.1296 |
| Land Area: | 1.795 sq mi |
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Boone Grove operates as a PO Box ZIP serving 141 residents in Porter County, Indiana. The post office maintains 17 PO Boxes for a community with 67 households, giving it an adoption rate of 25%. That's a modest figure reflecting a community where street delivery alternatives exist through neighboring ZIPs.
The median age here is 55.5 years, considerably higher than the national average of 38. This older population lives in primarily single-family homes across just 0.13 square miles of developed land. The community has both city and rural carrier routes, with most delivery handled through rural routes serving addresses on streets like W 550 S and Alvan Street. Median household income sits at $66,000, with median property value data unavailable in the census records.
The ZIP4 records show 12 street delivery segments covering 8 distinct street names, plus records for one named building: the Postmaster facility itself. W 550 S accounts for the most delivery points with 4 records, followed by single records each for streets like Alvan, Second, Groveland, and Lucretia. The street pattern reflects a small grid typical of rural Indiana communities established in the 19th century.
Boone Grove's street names reveal a dual naming system typical of rural Indiana: compass-coordinate roads (W 550 S, S 350 W) alongside traditional street names (Alvan, Lucretia, Ida) that likely honor early residents or family names. The mix of numbered coordinates and personal names shows a transition from rural township addressing to more formal municipal street naming.
ZIP Code 46302 has 141 residents and 67 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 55.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.5% male and 47.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 141Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 29Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 78.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $304,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.10Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 51 | 36 | 29 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 141 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.5
Male Median Age: 58.5
Female Median Age: 48.3
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 129 | 88.36% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 10.27% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.37% |
| Total: | 146 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 74 | 52.48% | 58.5 years |
| Females: | 67 | 47.52% | 48.3 years |
| Total: | 141 | 100% | 55.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 29 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,875, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,875. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $58,438 | $66,000 | $56,875 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $59,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $54,500 | $57,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 10 | 40.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15 | 60.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 40.00% |
| Service: | 4 | 40.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 20.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 10 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $304,500, which is markedly greater than the state median ($201,600), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $304,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $208,300 | $218,800 | $0 | $304,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 21 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 65.63% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 34.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 32 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 32 | 100% |
In 2024, 52.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (28.80%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (24.10%), 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 48.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 20.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 32.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 52.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 25 | 62.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 15 | 37.50% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 46302 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 43 people with an annual payroll of $1,909,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 17Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $390,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,909,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 43Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46302 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 9,461,105 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 46302, and is subdivided into the Lake County-Porter County-Jasper County, IN division. It covers 1.795 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 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: | 9,461,105Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.795 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 46302 is in the Porter Township School Corporation, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.