46761 ZIP Code — Lagrange, IN

Lagrange County, Indiana

ZIP code 46761 is located in Lagrange, Indiana, within Lagrange County. It covers approximately 123.13 square miles and serves a population of 11,958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46761

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 $195,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,568. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 21 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 41% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 46761 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,958

population

123.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lagrange	Acceptable
Lagrange	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46746 Howe (5.1 mi) 46795 Wolcottville (5.1 mi) 46784 Rome City (9.9 mi) 46571 Topeka (10.9 mi) 46565 Shipshewana (11.1 mi) 46794 Wawaka (12.2 mi) 46747 Hudson (12.2 mi) 46776 Orland (12.6 mi) 46755 Kendallville (14 mi) 49091 Sturgis (14.8 mi) 49030 Burr Oak (14.9 mi) 46767 Ligonier (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,958
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	123.13 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.6346
Longitude	-85.3651
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	260

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	34.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	42.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	19.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

11,958

Population

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$67,568

Median household income

$28,468

Per capita income

$195,800

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

3,704

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

616

Under 5

624

474

5–9

480

428

10–14

433

479

15–19

485

371

20–24

375

759

25–34

769

516

35–44

523

597

45–54

605

327

55–59

330

385

60–64

390

573

65–74

580

314

75–84

317

103

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,726	31.2%
18 and over	8,232	68.8%
65 and over	1,992	16.7%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 4.9%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,082	87.3%
Hispanic or Latino	736	5.8%
Two or more races	623	4.9%
Other race	228	1.8%
Black or African American	17	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	34.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	42.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	19.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$67,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,800
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.1%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.0%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Wood	17.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,383	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	143	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	558	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	798	20.6%
Households with children under 18	1,314	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,254	32.3%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	22.7%
Married	60.2%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.1%	10.5%
Divorced	9.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 26.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	4.5%
Kindergarten	59	2.9%
Elementary school	1,442	70.6%
High school	384	18.8%
College / grad school	67	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.0%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	37.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.4%
Carpool	24.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	11.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	343	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	41.1%
Uninsured under 19	58.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,718	89.6%
Spanish	2,057	19.2%
Other Indo-European	242	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,806	16.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,551	96.6%
Born in same state	11,471	95.9%
Born in different state	8,884	74.3%
Foreign born	80	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	407	3.4%
Not a US citizen	182	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,381	11.5%
French	1,147	9.6%
Italian	455	3.8%
English	169	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	54	0.5%
Irish	16	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	71.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46761

What city is ZIP code 46761 in?

ZIP code 46761 is primarily assigned to Lagrange, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46761 in?

ZIP code 46761 falls within Lagrange County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46761 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 46761 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46761?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 46761 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 46761?

ZIP code 46761 has an estimated population of 11,958 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46761 in?

ZIP code 46761 observes the EST timezone.