46382 ZIP Code — Union Mills, IN

La Porte County, Indiana

ZIP code 46382 is located in Union Mills, Indiana, within La Porte County. It covers approximately 49.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 46382

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 $167,300.

Median household income is $97,159. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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. An above-average commute of 35 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46382 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,932

population

49.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

46382 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46382

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46382. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union Mills	Acceptable
Union Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46340 Hanna (6.7 mi) 46390 Wanatah (6.8 mi) 46532 Hamlet (7.8 mi) 46391 Westville (9.4 mi) 46350 La Porte (10.4 mi) 46383 Valparaiso (12.3 mi) 46348 La Crosse (12.7 mi) 46365 Mill Creek (14.6 mi) 46531 Grovertown (14.8 mi) 46574 Walkerton (14.8 mi) 46534 Knox (15.1 mi) 46360 Michigan City (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,932
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	49.01 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.4727
Longitude	-86.7624
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	17.7%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	43.2%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,932

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$97,159

Median household income

$44,345

Per capita income

$167,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

851

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

155

45–54

155

137

55–59

136

60–64

147

65–74

147

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	18.0%
18 and over	1,584	82.0%
65 and over	385	19.9%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,886	96%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.7%
Two or more races	25	1.3%
Other race	21	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.7%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	43.2%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 37.1%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	37.1%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$97,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	8.7%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	55.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.7%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	32.5%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	120	16.0%
Male householder, no spouse	109	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	47	6.3%
Households with children under 18	183	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	32.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	27.5%
Married	55.3%	56.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	0.0%
Divorced	14.3%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	159	40.9%
High school	175	45.0%
College / grad school	55	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Transportation & utilities 16.8%

Construction 12.0%

Wholesale trade 11.5%

Public administration 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Retail trade 3.1%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	34.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.8%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,883	97.5%
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)	1,932	100.0%
Born in same state	1,932	100.0%
Born in different state	1,721	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	308	15.9%
French	175	9.1%
Norwegian	87	4.5%
English	64	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	2.6%
Polish	23	1.2%
Irish	12	0.6%
German	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46382

What city is ZIP code 46382 in?

ZIP code 46382 is primarily assigned to Union Mills, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46382 in?

ZIP code 46382 falls within La Porte County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46382?

The median home value in ZIP code 46382 is $167,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 46382?

ZIP code 46382 has an estimated population of 1,932 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46382?

The median household income in ZIP code 46382 is $97,159, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46382 in?

ZIP code 46382 observes the CST timezone.