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La Porte County
Kingsford Heights, IN
46346
46346 ZIP Code — Kingsford Heights, IN
La Porte County, Indiana
ZIP code 46346 is located in
Kingsford Heights ,
Indiana ,
within La Porte County .
It covers approximately 0.86 square miles and serves a population of
1,391 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 219 .
About ZIP code 46346
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $54,387. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46346 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,391
Population density
1,617 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
0.86 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.4731
Longitude
-86.6941
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
219
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
44.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
32.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
20.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$54,387
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 409 29.4% 18 and over 982 70.6% 65 and over 191 13.7% Median age 33.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,123 73.7% Hispanic or Latino 132 8.7% Two or more races 128 8.4% Black or African American 99 6.5% Other race 25 1.6% Asian 10 0.7% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
44.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
32.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
20.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 8.5% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 41.8% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 10.2% $150k–$200k 4.6% Median income $54,387
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,300 Median rent / month $865 Owner occupied 57.4% Renter occupied 42.6% Vacant 14.8% Single-family detached 82.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.1% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.88
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 4.6% 1990–1999 3.0% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 25.3% 1960–1969 6.7% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 43.3% 1939 or earlier 1.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.3% 2 bedrooms 42.5% 3 bedrooms 48.8% 4 bedrooms 8.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 25.4% 2 vehicles 47.6% 3 or more 25.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 98.7% Electricity 1.2% Propane / LP gas 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 266 51.3% Cohabiting couple 88 17.0% Male householder, no spouse 55 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 110 21.2% Households with children under 18 210 40.5% Households with seniors (65+) 134 25.8% Average household size 2.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.6% 34.9% Married 51.0% 45.4% Separated 0.0% 3.2% Widowed 2.0% 6.9% Divorced 10.5% 9.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.6%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.8% Bachelor's or higher 7.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 2.3% Kindergarten 30 10.0% Elementary school 154 51.5% High school 88 29.4% College / grad school 20 6.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
16.2%
Education & healthcare
13.3%
Professional & management
11.6%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.6% Service 23.3% Sales & office 20.4% Natural resources & construction 7.0% Production & transportation 35.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.2% Government 11.6% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.4% Carpool 15.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.4% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 29.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.7% Retirement income 28.3% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 12.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 25.5% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 27.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 14.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 17.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 18.7% Under 18 2.9% 18–64 years 20.3% 65 and over 46.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.7% Public insurance 48.6% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 4.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,253 90.1% Spanish 36 2.9% Other Indo-European 26 2.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 10 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,341 96.4% Born in same state 1,341 96.4% Born in different state 1,122 80.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 50 3.6% Not a US citizen 38 76.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 139 10% French 124 8.9% Arab 74 5.3%
Ancestry Count % English 23 1.7% Polish 11 0.8% Irish 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.3% Internet access 96.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46346
What city is ZIP code 46346 in?
ZIP code 46346 is primarily assigned to Kingsford Heights, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46346 in?
ZIP code 46346 falls within La Porte County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46346?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46346?
The median home value in ZIP code 46346 is $86,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 46346?
ZIP code 46346 has an estimated population of 1,391 residents, with a density of 1,623 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46346?
The median household income in ZIP code 46346 is $54,387, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46346 in?
ZIP code 46346 observes the CST timezone.
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