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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
$87,639
Median income
$228,000
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,974. Local economic indicators show a 3.3% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $228,000 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $956 a month; 87.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaPorte County, so you can benchmark 46390 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 46390

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wanatah, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46390.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46390?

41.5

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$87,639

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$41,974

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46390 ranks nationally

Wanatah, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,639 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,166

Total Housing Units

1,083

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$228,000

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46390 ranks #4 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 46390 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 46390 ranks #3 of 7 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
46348 La Crosse, IN 1,045 7.4 mi
46340 Hanna, IN 1,068 5.9 mi
46382 Union Mills, IN 2,108 6.8 mi
46391 Westville, IN 9,726 9.1 mi
46383 Valparaiso, IN 39,687 7.3 mi
46347 Kouts, IN 4,760 10.3 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
46371 standard
Rolling Prairie, IN
Pop: 3,599
46382 standard
Union Mills, IN
Pop: 2,108
46346 standard
Kingsford Heights, IN
Pop: 1,423

Related Areas

LaPorte County Wanatah, IN Indiana

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.

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