Wanatah, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46390
LaPorte County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,796
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,639
- Median income Above-median income area
- $228,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wanatah pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46390 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 46390 (Wanatah, IN) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.7 in 2023 to 227.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46390 covers 127.1 square miles in Wanatah, LaPorte County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,796 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46390 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,639 (19% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,974. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $228,000 (18% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $956.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaPorte County, so 46390 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 46390
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wanatah, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46390.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 46390, Wanatah, 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
2,796
Population
127.1
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46390?
41.5
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$87,639
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$41,974
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46390 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Wanatah, 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)
$87,639 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
1,166housing units
1,166
Total Housing Units
1,083
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,000
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$956
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46390 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 159 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 169 |
| 2022 | +19.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 213 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 227 |
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 46390, employing approximately 581 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,587,000.
66
Businesses
581
Employees
$31.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.5% |
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 46390 vs 46348 →
ZIP 46390 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
39,687 residents
- 46391 9,726
Westville (46391)
9,726 residents
- 46347 4,760
Kouts (46347)
4,760 residents
- 46390 2,796
Wanatah (46390)
2,796 residents
- 46382 2,108
Union Mills (46382)
2,108 residents
- 46340 1,068
Hanna (46340)
1,068 residents
- 46348 1,045
La Crosse (46348)
1,045 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46390 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46390 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46347
Kouts (46347)
$95,348 median income
- 46382
Union Mills (46382)
$95,208 median income
- 46390
Wanatah (46390)
$87,639 median income
- 46391
Westville (46391)
$82,692 median income
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
$76,224 median income
- 46348
La Crosse (46348)
$64,375 median income
- 46340
Hanna (46340)
$58,717 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46390 ranks #3 of 7 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 46390, 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 (2,796 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 46390 in?
ZIP code 46390 (Wanatah) 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 46390?
ZIP code 46390 in Wanatah, IN has a population of 2,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46390?
The median household income in ZIP 46390 is $87,639, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46390?
The median home value in ZIP 46390 is $228,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46390?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46390 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46390?
ZIP code 46390 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46390?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46390 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (9), Manufacturing (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46390?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46390 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 46390?
In ZIP code 46390, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 46390?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46390 is 32.8 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 46390?
In ZIP code 46390, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46390?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46390 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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