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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
$71,430
Median income
$207,000
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,063. Poverty here runs at 8.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $207,000 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $779 monthly, and 81.2% of units 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. To put 46761 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in LaGrange 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 46761

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lagrange, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46761.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46761?

34.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$71,430

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$30,063

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46761 ranks nationally

Lagrange, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,430 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,488

Total Housing Units

3,921

Occupied Units

567

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$207,000

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 46761 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 46761 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46761 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 46761 ranks #3 of 4 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
46746 Howe, IN 4,036 6.2 mi
46795 Wolcottville, IN 5,608 6.0 mi
46771 Mongo, IN 105 5.5 mi
46784 Rome City, IN 2,236 9.4 mi
46786 South Milford, IN 102 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaGrange County

46565 standard
Shipshewana, IN
Pop: 7,950
46795 standard
Wolcottville, IN
Pop: 5,608
46571 standard
Topeka, IN
Pop: 5,532
46746 standard
Howe, IN
Pop: 4,036
46771 standard
Mongo, IN
Pop: 105
46786 standard
South Milford, IN
Pop: 102

Related Areas

LaGrange County Lagrange, IN Indiana

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.

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