Lagrange, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46761
LaGrange County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,039
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,430
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lagrange pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46761 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 46761 (Lagrange, IN) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.5 in 2023 to 222.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46761 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lagrange, LaGrange County, Indiana, home to 12,039 residents across 319.3 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46761 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,430 (3% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,063. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $207,000 (7% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $779; 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaGrange County, so 46761 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 46761
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lagrange, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46761.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 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 46761, Lagrange, 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
12,039
Population
319.3
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46761?
34.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
4.3%
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?
$71,430
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$30,063
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46761 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Lagrange, 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)
$71,430 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
4,488housing units
4,488
Total Housing Units
3,921
Occupied Units
567
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,000
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$779
Median Rent
1978
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46761 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 144 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 168 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 190 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 203 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 222 |
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 272 business establishments in ZIP 46761, employing approximately 3,292 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,146,000.
272
Businesses
3,292
Employees
$157.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 16.5% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 46761 vs 46746 →
ZIP 46761 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46761
Lagrange (46761)
12,039 residents
- 46795
Wolcottville (46795)
5,608 residents
- 46746 4,036
Howe (46746)
4,036 residents
- 46784 2,236
Rome City (46784)
2,236 residents
- 46771 105
Mongo (46771)
105 residents
- 46786 102
South Milford (46786)
102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46761 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46761 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46795
Wolcottville (46795)
$87,175 median income
- 46746
Howe (46746)
$73,244 median income
- 46761
Lagrange (46761)
$71,430 median income
- 46784
Rome City (46784)
$62,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46761 ranks #3 of 4 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 46761, 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 (12,039 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 46761 in?
ZIP code 46761 (Lagrange) is located in LaGrange County, Indiana. LaGrange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lagrange-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46761?
ZIP code 46761 in Lagrange, IN has a population of 12,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46761?
The median household income in ZIP 46761 is $71,430, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46761?
The median home value in ZIP 46761 is $207,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46761?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46761 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46761?
ZIP code 46761 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 3,292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46761?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46761 are: Construction (45), Manufacturing (39), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46761?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46761 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 46761?
In ZIP code 46761, 44.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 46761?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46761 is 21.4 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 46761?
In ZIP code 46761, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46761?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46761 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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