Rolling Prairie, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46371
LaPorte County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,599
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,830
- Median income Above-median income area
- $256,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rolling Prairie pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46371 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 46371 (Rolling Prairie, IN) rose +14.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.5 in 2023 to 209.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46371 covers 98.1 square miles in Rolling Prairie, LaPorte County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,599 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46371 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,830 (36% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,528. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $256,000 (32% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,095.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaPorte County, so 46371 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 46371
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rolling Prairie, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46371.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
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 46371, Rolling Prairie, 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
3,599
Population
98.1
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46371?
46.8
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
0.6%
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?
$99,830
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$42,528
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46371 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Rolling Prairie, 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)
$99,830 Top 10% higher than 90% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,480housing units
1,480
Total Housing Units
1,272
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,000
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$2,095
Median Rent
1988
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46371 vs 46365 →
ZIP 46371 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46350
La Porte (46350)
43,650 residents
- 46552 6,834
New Carlisle (46552)
6,834 residents
- 49117 3,951
New Buffalo (49117)
3,951 residents
- 49128 3,715
Three Oaks (49128)
3,715 residents
- 46371 3,599
Rolling Prairie (46371)
3,599 residents
- 49113 1,904
Galien (49113)
1,904 residents
- 46365 1,068
Mill Creek (46365)
1,068 residents
- 49129 609
Union Pier (49129)
609 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46371 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46371 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49129
Union Pier (49129)
$106,181 median income
- 46371
Rolling Prairie (46371)
$99,830 median income
- 46365
Mill Creek (46365)
$98,047 median income
- 46552
New Carlisle (46552)
$91,341 median income
- 49117
New Buffalo (49117)
$75,114 median income
- 46350
La Porte (46350)
$74,307 median income
- 49128
Three Oaks (49128)
$67,398 median income
- 49113
Galien (49113)
$59,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46371 ranks #2 of 8 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 46371, 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 (3,599 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 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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