46350 ZIP Code — La Porte, IN

La Porte County, Indiana

ZIP code 46350 is located in La Porte, Indiana, within La Porte County. It covers approximately 193.50 square miles and serves a population of 44,923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 46350

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 $182,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,758. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 46350 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

44,923

population

193.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

46350 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46350

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46350. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Porte	Acceptable
La Porte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46360 Michigan City (7.8 mi) 46371 Rolling Prairie (8.1 mi) 46391 Westville (9.7 mi) 46365 Mill Creek (10.2 mi) 46382 Union Mills (10.4 mi) 49117 New Buffalo (11.9 mi) 46552 New Carlisle (14.1 mi) 49129 Union Pier (14.3 mi) 46532 Hamlet (14.8 mi) 49128 Three Oaks (15 mi) 46304 Chesterton (15.5 mi) 46390 Wanatah (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	44,923
Population density	232 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	193.50 sq mi
Water area	2.72 sq mi
Latitude	41.6218
Longitude	-86.7393
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	42.9%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

44,923

Population

232

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$70,758

Median household income

$35,012

Per capita income

$182,000

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

15,200

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,325

Under 5

1,365

1,299

5–9

1,340

1,535

10–14

1,582

1,419

15–19

1,463

1,336

20–24

1,377

2,703

25–34

2,787

2,634

35–44

2,715

2,792

45–54

2,879

1,477

55–59

1,523

1,598

60–64

1,647

2,322

65–74

2,394

1,142

75–84

1,178

537

85+

554

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,442	23.2%
18 and over	34,481	76.8%
65 and over	8,127	18.1%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 5.8%

Other race 3.9%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	38,736	80.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3,026	6.3%
Two or more races	2,784	5.8%
Other race	1,865	3.9%
Black or African American	1,248	2.6%
Asian	177	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	107	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$70,758

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,000
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.6%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,792	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,862	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2,903	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,294	24.1%
Households with children under 18	5,757	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,746	32.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	26.4%
Married	53.2%	49.6%
Separated	1.0%	1.1%
Widowed	3.6%	8.9%
Divorced	11.3%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	461	4.9%
Kindergarten	574	6.1%
Elementary school	4,513	47.7%
High school	2,227	23.5%
College / grad school	1,692	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 8.9%

Retail trade 8.7%

Construction 7.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,151	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	42,233	94.0%
Spanish	1,196	2.8%
Other Indo-European	757	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	287	0.7%
Other languages	152	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	43,079	95.9%
Born in same state	42,880	95.5%
Born in different state	32,700	72.8%
Foreign born	199	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,844	4.1%
Not a US citizen	684	37.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,724	15%
French	3,937	8.8%
Arab	2,280	5.1%
English	1,043	2.3%
Irish	270	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	170	0.4%
German	166	0.4%
Polish	146	0.3%
Norwegian	62	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46350

What city is ZIP code 46350 in?

ZIP code 46350 is primarily assigned to La Porte, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46350 in?

ZIP code 46350 falls within La Porte County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 46350 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 46350 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46350 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 46350 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46350?

The median home value in ZIP code 46350 is $182,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 46350?

ZIP code 46350 has an estimated population of 44,923 residents, with a density of 232 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46350 in?

ZIP code 46350 observes the CST timezone.