ZIP Code 46382
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Union Mills · LaPorte County · Indiana
- Population
- 2,108
- Median income
- $95,208
- Median home value
- $214,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.0%
- Land area
- 126.2 sq mi
17/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.7
Chicago
ZIP code 46382 in Union Mills, Indiana has a population of 2,108. The median household income is $95,208, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $214,400, 23% below the US average. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46382 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.2 square miles in Union Mills, LaPorte County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,108 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 46382 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46382 sits at $95,208 (29% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,105. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $214,400 (11% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46382 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaPorte County, so you can benchmark 46382 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 →
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 46382, Union Mills, 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
2,108
Population
126.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46382?
51.7
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$95,208
Median Household Income
+29% vs state
$44,105
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 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?
786
Total Housing Units
703
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,400
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
1979
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46382 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 153 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 160 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 185 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 212 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 217 |
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 15 business establishments in ZIP 46382, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,637,000.
15
Businesses
78
Employees
$5.6M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 20.0% |
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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