46348 ZIP Code — La Crosse, IN

La Porte County, Indiana

ZIP code 46348 is located in La Crosse, Indiana, within La Porte County. It covers approximately 50.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219/574.

About ZIP code 46348

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,333. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 46348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,066

population

50.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

46348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Crosse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46374 San Pierre (6.7 mi) 46340 Hanna (6.8 mi) 46366 North Judson (7.7 mi) 46390 Wanatah (8.4 mi) 46347 Kouts (9.1 mi) 46534 Knox (11.6 mi) 46382 Union Mills (12.7 mi) 46383 Valparaiso (13.4 mi) 46392 Wheatfield (13.6 mi) 46532 Hamlet (14.3 mi) 47957 Medaryville (14.9 mi) 46531 Grovertown (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,066
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	50.49 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.2992
Longitude	-86.8422
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	219/574

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,066

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$48,333

Median household income

$24,721

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$1,087

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

377

Housing units

8.6%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	213	20.0%
18 and over	853	80.0%
65 and over	196	18.4%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,031	96.4%
Black or African American	17	1.6%
Two or more races	14	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$48,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 26.8%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$1,087
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.5%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	240	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	52	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	75	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	63	14.7%
Households with children under 18	133	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	35.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	24.7%
Married	57.4%	53.3%
Separated	0.9%	1.4%
Widowed	3.1%	4.7%
Divorced	20.0%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 65.7%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	16.9%
Kindergarten	4	2.2%
Elementary school	46	25.8%
High school	50	28.1%
College / grad school	48	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 34.3%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	18.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	961	90.2%
Spanish	44	4.6%
Other Indo-European	15	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	3.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,031	96.7%
Born in same state	1,031	96.7%
Born in different state	888	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	3.3%
Not a US citizen	27	77.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	140	13.1%
French	97	9.1%
Arab	21	2%
German	2	0.2%
Irish	2	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46348

What city is ZIP code 46348 in?

ZIP code 46348 is primarily assigned to La Crosse, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46348 in?

ZIP code 46348 falls within La Porte County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 46348 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 46348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46348?

9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 46348?

20% of residents in ZIP code 46348 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 46348 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 46348 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 46348 in?

ZIP code 46348 observes the CST timezone.