ZIP Code 46371

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Rolling Prairie · LaPorte County · Indiana

Population
3,599

37/sq mi

Median income
$99,830

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$256,000

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.8%

Median age 46.8

Land area
98.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 46371 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana has a population of 3,599. The median household income is $99,830, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $256,000, 8% below the US average. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46371 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.1 square miles in Rolling Prairie, LaPorte County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,599 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 46371 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46371 sits at $99,830 (36% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,528. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $256,000 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $2,095 per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46371 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaPorte County, so you can benchmark 46371 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 46371

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46371.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46371, Rolling Prairie, 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

3,599

Population

98.1

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46371?

46.8

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$99,830

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$42,528

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,480

Total Housing Units

1,272

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$256,000

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$2,095

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

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

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46371 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 140
2021 +5.2% 147
2022 +17.2% 172
2023 +6.5% 183
2024 +14.4% 210

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 46371, employing approximately 470 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,944,000.

47

Businesses

470

Employees

$28.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.8%
Retail trade 5 10.6%
Manufacturing 4 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.5%
Wholesale trade 3 6.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
46365 Mill Creek, IN 1,068 5.9 mi
49128 Three Oaks, MI 3,715 9.4 mi
46552 New Carlisle, IN 6,834 6.3 mi
46350 La Porte, IN 43,650 8.0 mi
49113 Galien, MI 1,904 9.9 mi
49129 Union Pier, MI 609 10.5 mi
49117 New Buffalo, MI 3,951 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46371 in?
ZIP code 46371 (Rolling Prairie) 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 46371?
ZIP code 46371 in Rolling Prairie, IN has a population of 3,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46371?
The median household income in ZIP 46371 is $99,830, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46371?
The median home value in ZIP 46371 is $256,000, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46371?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46371 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46371?
ZIP code 46371 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46371?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46371 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46371?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46371 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 46371?
In ZIP code 46371, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 46371?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46371 is 29.3 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 46371?
In ZIP code 46371, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46371?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46371 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rolling Prairie, IN

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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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