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Peoples Bank

Munster, IN · Est. 1916 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 88/100

Peoples Bank is a bank based in Munster, Indiana, established in 1916, with $2.0 billion in total assets across 24 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 72nd of 89 banks we track in Indiana. Its capital ratio of 8.5% trails most similarly sized banks (15th percentile), versus a Indiana median of 9.6%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.45% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Peoples Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$2.0B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$1.7B
Branches
24
Capital ratio
8.5%
Bottom 15% of $1B–10B peers · Indiana median 9.6%
Return on assets
0.5%
Bottom 9% of $1B–10B peers · Indiana median 1.05%
Rank in Indiana
#72
of 89 banks

How Peoples Bank compares to Indiana peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 15% of $1B–10B peers
Peoples Bank
8.5%
Indiana median
9.6%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 9% of $1B–10B peers
Peoples Bank
0.5%
Indiana median
1.1%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Peoples Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
88/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 88
  • Well-capitalized (8.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.45%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Peoples Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (24)

  • 8000 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462
  • 21 E Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
  • 2740 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632
  • 3927 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322
  • 7120 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324
  • 4901 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312
  • 141 W Us Highway 30, Schererville, IN 46375
  • 8600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
  • 6162 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
  • 1501 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN 46342
  • 14757 Cicero Ave, Midlothian, IL 60445
  • 5400 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
  • 9226 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
  • 1904 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
  • 9204 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321
  • 12261 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL 60439
  • 2869 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
  • 855 Stillwater Pkwy, Crown Point, IN 46307
  • 1801 W 25th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
  • 2905 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • 9903 Wicker Ave, Saint John, IN 46373
  • 10201 W 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
  • 14701 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462
  • 7840 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714

Are deposits at Peoples Bank insured?

Yes. Peoples Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #29523). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Peoples Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Peoples Bank a good bank?

Peoples Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (88/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 88/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.45%).

Is Peoples Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Peoples Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #29523). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Peoples Bank?

Peoples Bank holds $2.0 billion in total assets, ranking 72nd of 89 banks we track in Indiana. It operates 24 branches.

Does Peoples Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Peoples Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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