PlainZIP

Westville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46391

LaPorte County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,726
93/sq mi
$82,692
Median income
$253,500
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
93
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46391 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46391 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westville, LaPorte County, Indiana, home to 9,726 residents across 104.2 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 46391 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,692 (12% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,033. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $253,500 (31% above the state average), median rent at $1,177 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 46391 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in LaPorte County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46391

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46391.

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 46391, Westville, 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

9,726

Population

104.2

Area (sq mi)

93

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46391?

40.3

Median Age

68.3%

Male

31.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 14.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$82,692

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$29,033

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46391 ranks nationally

Westville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,692 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,480

Total Housing Units

2,366

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$253,500

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,177

Median Rent

1994

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46391 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 147
2021 +9.1% 160
2022 +22.1% 195
2023 +7.8% 210
2024 -0.9% 208

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 46391, employing approximately 1,045 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,317,000.

97

Businesses

1,045

Employees

$65.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 14.4%
Retail trade 13 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.2%
Manufacturing 5 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5 5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46391 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 46391 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 46391 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 46391 ranks #4 of 6 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
46390 Wanatah, IN 2,796 9.1 mi
46383 Valparaiso, IN 39,687 7.5 mi
46360 Michigan City, IN 43,625 10.1 mi
46304 Chesterton, IN 24,207 8.1 mi
46301 Beverly Shores, IN 669 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaPorte County

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La Porte, IN
Pop: 43,650
46360 standard
Michigan City, IN
Pop: 43,625
46371 standard
Rolling Prairie, IN
Pop: 3,599
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 Westville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46391 in? ▼
ZIP code 46391 (Westville) 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 46391? ▼
ZIP code 46391 in Westville, IN has a population of 9,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46391? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46391 is $82,692, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46391? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46391 is $253,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46391? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46391 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46391? ▼
ZIP code 46391 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,045 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46391? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46391 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46391? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46391 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 46391? ▼
In ZIP code 46391, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 46391? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46391 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46391? ▼
In ZIP code 46391, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46391? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46391 is 10.3% 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.