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 Low-density area
- $64,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46348 (La Crosse, IN) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,393. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,800 (13% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $988; 86.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaPorte County, so 46348 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 46348?
40.2
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$27,393
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46348 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
La Crosse, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,375 36th percentile higher than 36% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
475housing units
475
Total Housing Units
454
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
39,687 residents
- 46366 5,791
North Judson (46366)
5,791 residents
- 46347 4,760
Kouts (46347)
4,760 residents
- 46390 2,796
Wanatah (46390)
2,796 residents
- 46340 1,068
Hanna (46340)
1,068 residents
- 46348 1,045
La Crosse (46348)
1,045 residents
- 46374 1,012
San Pierre (46374)
1,012 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46348 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46348 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46347
Kouts (46347)
$95,348 median income
- 46374
San Pierre (46374)
$91,250 median income
- 46390
Wanatah (46390)
$87,639 median income
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
$76,224 median income
- 46348
La Crosse (46348)
$64,375 median income
- 46366
North Judson (46366)
$60,182 median income
- 46340
Hanna (46340)
$58,717 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46348, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,045 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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