46391 ZIP Code — Westville, IN

La Porte County, Indiana

ZIP code 46391 is located in Westville, Indiana, within La Porte County. It covers approximately 39.68 square miles and serves a population of 9,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 46391

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,817. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 46391 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,369
population
39.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
46391 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46391

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46391. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Westville Acceptable
Westville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
46304 Chesterton (8.2 mi) 46383 Valparaiso (8.6 mi) 46360 Michigan City (8.8 mi) 46382 Union Mills (9.4 mi) 46390 Wanatah (9.6 mi) 46350 La Porte (9.7 mi) 46385 Valparaiso (13.6 mi) 46368 Portage (14.1 mi) 46340 Hanna (14.6 mi) 46532 Hamlet (17.1 mi) 46342 Hobart (17.3 mi) 46371 Rolling Prairie (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 9,369
Population density 236 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 39.68 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 41.5557
Longitude -86.9051
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 33.3% 44.5% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 23.8% 32.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 38.6% 20.0% 19.8%
Over $200k 4.3% 2.9% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,369
Population
236
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$83,817
Median household income
$24,046
Per capita income
$215,800
Median home value
$1,098
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
1,984
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
179
Under 5
75
286
5–9
121
316
10–14
133
226
15–19
95
568
20–24
239
1,330
25–34
560
1,353
35–44
570
1,008
45–54
424
375
55–59
158
291
60–64
122
452
65–74
191
190
75–84
80
19
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,30814.0%
18 and over8,06186.0%
65 and over94010.0%
Median age37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%
Black or African American 14.1%
Two or more races 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Other race 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White7,69380.7%
Black or African American1,34714.1%
Two or more races2272.4%
Hispanic or Latino1611.7%
Asian640.7%
Other race230.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native150.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.3% 44.5% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 23.8% 32.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 38.6% 20.0% 19.8%
Over $200k 4.3% 2.9% 4.5%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 6.0%
$35k–$50k 13.0%
$50k–$75k 18.9%
$75k–$100k 12.2%
$100k–$150k 24.1%
$150k–$200k 13.3%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k6.0%
$35k–$50k13.0%
$50k–$75k18.9%
$75k–$100k12.2%
$100k–$150k24.1%
$150k–$200k13.3%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$83,817

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%
$50k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 7.9%
$150k–$200k 16.5%
$200k–$300k 22.9%
$300k–$500k 21.9%
$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$215,800
Median rent / month$1,098
Owner occupied83.0%
Renter occupied17.0%
Vacant6.3%
Single-family detached72.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20198.3%
2000–200932.4%
1990–199921.6%
1980–19896.7%
1970–197912.5%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19490.8%
1939 or earlier9.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom1.7%
2 bedrooms22.2%
3 bedrooms59.9%
4 bedrooms12.6%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle27.0%
2 vehicles42.6%
3 or more28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas81.3%
Electricity6.7%
Propane / LP gas9.3%
Wood0.6%
No fuel used2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,14451.7%
Cohabiting couple2209.9%
Male householder, no spouse51623.3%
Female householder, no spouse33315.0%
Households with children under 1868030.7%
Households with seniors (65+)66530.0%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married50.3%22.2%
Married29.4%55.8%
Separated0.8%1.2%
Widowed2.8%8.5%
Divorced16.7%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%
Some HS, no diploma 12.2%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 14.0%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 7.8%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.5%
Bachelor's or higher11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1148.3%
Kindergarten987.2%
Elementary school55440.5%
High school45032.9%
College / grad school15111.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%
Education & healthcare 22.5%
Retail trade 10.7%
Professional & management 8.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%
Construction 6.6%
Public administration 5.5%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Other services 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.1%
Service16.9%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources & construction12.8%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.7%
Government19.4%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.4%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home6.5%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)24.9

Poverty

All people 8.4%
Under 18 years 17.6%
18 and over 5.8%
Married-couple families 3.7%
Female-led households 26.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.9%
Retirement income26.2%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP4.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure31.7%
High cholesterol30.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease4.8%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis19.5%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer4.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.5%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.1%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.6%
Visited dentist58.4%
Cholesterol screening84.8%
Teeth loss15.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7078.8%
Disability%
Any disability10.9%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years9.2%
65 and over33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.2%
Public insurance27.9%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only9,11597.3%
Spanish1111.2%
Other Indo-European840.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages230.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)9,11597.3%
Born in same state9,07296.8%
Born in different state5,89963.0%
Foreign born430.5%
Naturalized citizen2542.7%
Not a US citizen11444.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,25213.4%
French5045.4%
Arab1661.8%
English1491.6%
Polish650.7%
AncestryCount%
Dutch610.7%
Irish440.5%
Norwegian290.3%
German270.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.6%
Internet access94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46391

What city is ZIP code 46391 in?

ZIP code 46391 is primarily assigned to Westville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46391 in?

ZIP code 46391 falls within La Porte County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46391?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 46391 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 46391 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 46391?

ZIP code 46391 has an estimated population of 9,369 residents, with a density of 236 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46391?

The median home value in ZIP code 46391 is $215,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 46391 in?

ZIP code 46391 observes the CST timezone.

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