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 Moderate-density area
- $82,692
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,033. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $253,500 (31% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 85.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,177.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaPorte County, so 46391 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 46391
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westville, IN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$29,033
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46391 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Westville, 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)
$82,692 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
2,480housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 46360
Michigan City (46360)
43,625 residents
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
39,687 residents
- 46304
Chesterton (46304)
24,207 residents
- 46391 9,726
Westville (46391)
9,726 residents
- 46390 2,796
Wanatah (46390)
2,796 residents
- 46301 669
Beverly Shores (46301)
669 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46391 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46391 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46301
Beverly Shores (46301)
$119,948 median income
- 46304
Chesterton (46304)
$91,326 median income
- 46390
Wanatah (46390)
$87,639 median income
- 46391
Westville (46391)
$82,692 median income
- 46383
Valparaiso (46383)
$76,224 median income
- 46360
Michigan City (46360)
$59,266 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46391, 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 (9,726 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 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.
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