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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
$99,830
Median income
$256,000
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,528. Poverty here runs at 9.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $256,000 (32% above the state average), median rent at $2,095 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.6%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 46371 ranks nationally

Rolling Prairie, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,830 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46371 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46371 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 46371 ranks #2 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in LaPorte County

46350 standard
La Porte, IN
Pop: 43,650
46360 standard
Michigan City, IN
Pop: 43,625
46391 standard
Westville, IN
Pop: 9,726
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 Rolling Prairie, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.