ZIP Code 46391
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Westville · LaPorte County · Indiana
- Population
- 9,726
- Median income
- $82,692
- Median home value
- $253,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.5%
- Land area
- 104.2 sq mi
93/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Chicago
ZIP code 46391 in Westville, Indiana has a population of 9,726. The median household income is $82,692, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $253,500, 9% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46391 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.2 square miles in Westville, LaPorte County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,726 residents, producing a population density of 93 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 46391 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46391 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $253,500 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,177 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46391 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaPorte County, so you can benchmark 46391 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 46391
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46391.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 46391?
40.3
Median Age
68.3%
Male
31.7%
Female
2.7%
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?
$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
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?
2,480
Total Housing Units
2,366
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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