ZIP Code 46350
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La Porte · LaPorte County · Indiana
- Population
- 43,650
- Median income
- $74,307
- Median home value
- $212,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.9%
- Land area
- 502.9 sq mi
87/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
Chicago
ZIP code 46350 in La Porte, Indiana has a population of 43,650. The median household income is $74,307, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $212,600, 24% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46350 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 502.9 square miles in La Porte, LaPorte County, Indiana. The area is home to 43,650 residents, producing a population density of 87 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46350 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46350 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $212,600 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46350 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaPorte County, so you can benchmark 46350 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46350
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46350.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 46350?
40.5
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.6%
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?
$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
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?
19,600
Total Housing Units
17,646
Occupied Units
1,954
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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