46340 ZIP Code — Hanna, IN

La Porte County, Indiana

ZIP code 46340 is located in Hanna, Indiana, within La Porte County. It covers approximately 33.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 46340

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,908. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 46340 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,330

population

33.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

46340 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46340

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hanna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46390 Wanatah (6.6 mi) 46382 Union Mills (6.7 mi) 46348 La Crosse (6.8 mi) 46532 Hamlet (7.8 mi) 46534 Knox (9.7 mi) 46366 North Judson (11.5 mi) 46531 Grovertown (12.2 mi) 46374 San Pierre (13.4 mi) 46383 Valparaiso (13.5 mi) 46347 Kouts (14.3 mi) 46391 Westville (14.6 mi) 46574 Walkerton (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,330
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	33.16 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.3754
Longitude	-86.7586
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	219

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,330

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$52,908

Median household income

$25,352

Per capita income

$152,500

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

45.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

152

60–64

194

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	191	14.4%
18 and over	1,139	85.6%
65 and over	261	19.6%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,197	81.9%
Two or more races	133	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	131	9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 32.7%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	32.7%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$52,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 44.6%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,500
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	40.7%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	42.8%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	56.4%
2 vehicles	18.3%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.4%
Electricity	1.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	206	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	165	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	136	24.7%
Households with children under 18	139	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	31.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.7%	32.1%
Married	39.1%	31.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.3%
Divorced	4.2%	32.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.7%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	4.2%
Elementary school	87	36.7%
High school	132	55.7%
College / grad school	8	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.9%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 8.9%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 5.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	48.0%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 45.2%

Under 18 years 72.8%

18 and over 40.6%

Married-couple families 18.0%

Female-led households 86.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	25.4%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.3%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	39.9%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,301	97.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,330	100.0%
Born in same state	1,330	100.0%
Born in different state	1,136	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	355	26.7%
French	145	10.9%
Arab	76	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.7%
Irish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	96.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46340

What city is ZIP code 46340 in?

ZIP code 46340 is primarily assigned to Hanna, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46340 in?

ZIP code 46340 falls within La Porte County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46340?

45% of residents in ZIP code 46340 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 46340 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 46340 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46340 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 46340 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 46340 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46340 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 46340 in?

ZIP code 46340 observes the CST timezone.