PlainZIP

La Crosse, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46348

LaPorte County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,045
8/sq mi
$64,375
Median income
$168,800
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Crosse pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46348 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46348 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Crosse, LaPorte County, Indiana, home to just 1,045 residents across 132.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 46348 reports a modest median household income of $64,375 (13% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,393. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $168,800 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $988 monthly, and 86.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaPorte County, so you can benchmark 46348 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 46348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Crosse, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46348.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46348, La Crosse, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,045

Population

132.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46348?

40.2

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$64,375

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$27,393

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46348 ranks nationally

La Crosse, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,375 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

475

Total Housing Units

454

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$168,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 46348, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,109,000.

24

Businesses

92

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 16.7%
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46348 vs 46390 →

ZIP 46348 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46348 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46348 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46348 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46390 Wanatah, IN 2,796 7.4 mi
46374 San Pierre, IN 1,012 7.4 mi
46347 Kouts, IN 4,760 7.6 mi
46340 Hanna, IN 1,068 7.0 mi
46366 North Judson, IN 5,791 8.2 mi
46383 Valparaiso, IN 39,687 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaPorte County

46350 standard
La Porte, IN
Pop: 43,650
46360 standard
Michigan City, IN
Pop: 43,625
46391 standard
Westville, IN
Pop: 9,726
46371 standard
Rolling Prairie, IN
Pop: 3,599
46390 standard
Wanatah, IN
Pop: 2,796
46382 standard
Union Mills, IN
Pop: 2,108

Related Areas

LaPorte County La Crosse, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46348 in? ▼
ZIP code 46348 (La Crosse) is located in LaPorte County, Indiana. LaPorte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laporte-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46348? ▼
ZIP code 46348 in La Crosse, IN has a population of 1,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46348? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46348 is $64,375, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46348? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46348 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46348? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46348 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46348? ▼
ZIP code 46348 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46348? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46348 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46348? ▼
In ZIP code 46348, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46348? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46348 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46348? ▼
In ZIP code 46348, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46348? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46348 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.