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La Porte, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46350

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

43,650
87/sq mi
$74,307
Median income
$212,600
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46350 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46350 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Porte, LaPorte County, Indiana, with 43,650 residents across 502.9 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 46350 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,307 (1% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,374. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $212,600 (10% above the state average), median rent at $969 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46350, plus 6 more within LaPorte County, give a clearer read than the 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 46350

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Porte, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46350.

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 46350, La Porte, 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

43,650

Population

502.9

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46350?

40.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$74,307

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$37,374

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46350 ranks nationally

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

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

$74,307 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,600

Total Housing Units

17,646

Occupied Units

1,954

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$212,600

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46350 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 145
2021 +10.5% 160
2022 +15.2% 184
2023 +6.8% 197
2024 +7.2% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 915 business establishments in ZIP 46350, employing approximately 13,849 people with a combined annual payroll of $721,858,000.

915

Businesses

13,849

Employees

$721.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 122 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 101 11.0%
Construction 100 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 100 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 93 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 7.9%
Manufacturing 65 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 5.5%
Finance and insurance 49 5.4%
Wholesale trade 47 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.8%
Information 10 1.1%
Utilities 8 0.9%
Educational services 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46350 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 46350 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46350 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 46350 ranks #3 of 5 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
46345 Kingsbury, IN 249 5.7 mi
46346 Kingsford Heights, IN 1,423 9.5 mi
46382 Union Mills, IN 2,108 9.8 mi
46371 Rolling Prairie, IN 3,599 8.0 mi
46360 Michigan City, IN 43,625 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaPorte County

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
46346 standard
Kingsford Heights, IN
Pop: 1,423

Related Areas

LaPorte County La Porte, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46350 in? ▼
ZIP code 46350 (La Porte) 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 46350? ▼
ZIP code 46350 in La Porte, IN has a population of 43,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46350? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46350 is $74,307, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46350? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46350 is $212,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46350? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46350 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46350? ▼
ZIP code 46350 has 915 business establishments employing approximately 13,849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46350? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46350 are: Retail trade (122), Other services (except public administration) (101), Construction (100). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46350? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46350 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46350? ▼
In ZIP code 46350, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 46350? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46350 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46350? ▼
In ZIP code 46350, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46350? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46350 is 11.1% 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.