Westchester Township, Porter County, Indiana
Westchester Township is a township in Porter County, Indiana. About 20,958 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32 sq mi (83 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 20,958 ± 31
- County
- Porter County
- School district
- Duneland School Corporation
- Land area
- 32 sq mi (83 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $83,129 ± $10,928
- Median home value
- $265,700 ± $12,901
- Water area
- 3.67 sq mi (9.49 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1812782484
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.634538, -87.071345
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Westchester Township, largest first
- Chesterton (town)14,446 people
- Porter (town)5,217 people
- Burns Harbor (town)2,155 people
- Dune Acres (town)293 people
These places’ central points lie inside Westchester Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Liberty Township5.5 mi south
- Pine Township5.8 mi east
- Portage Township6.7 mi southwest
- Jackson Township7.2 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Westchester Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Porter County, largest first
- Portage Township48,418 people
- Center Township46,741 people
- Liberty Township11,048 people
- Porter Township9,675 people
- Union Township9,445 people
- Boone Township6,099 people
- Washington Township5,850 people
- Jackson Township5,621 people
- Pleasant Township4,511 people
- Morgan Township4,015 people
- Pine Township2,437 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Porter County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Westchester Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 12 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:13 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:17 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:26 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:12 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:43 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:00 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:08 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:13 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:27 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:56 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:28 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:37 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:07 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Porter County or the local office.
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