County

LaGrange County, IN

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Indiana

👥38,889Population
💰$81,138Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🏠$251,243Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma314 (2.2%)
HS Graduate5,711 (39.6%)
Some College2,646 (18.4%)
Associates2,012 (14%)
Bachelors1,366 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree2,356 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College18.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,138 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$251,243 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units14,289
Vacant Units2,076

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About LaGrange County, IN

LaGrange County is located in Indiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,889 residents. With a median age of 31.78, it is a relatively young county.

LaGrange County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,137 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.1% is well below the national average.

Housing in LaGrange County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $251,243 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $819. Homeownership rates are high at 80.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of LaGrange County are primarily White (93.24%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

LaGrange County, IN is a middle-income area in Indiana. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in LaGrange County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
46746 Howe 4,474 $78,250 $157,000 $832 5.7% 21.7%
46761 Lagrange 11,985 $72,088 $205,200 $766 3.5% 20.6%
46565 Shipshewana 8,718 $95,578 $318,800 $806 1.1% 29.1%
46571 Topeka 6,321 $84,705 $312,900 $918 5.6% 18.3%
46795 Wolcottville 7,011 $77,279 $250,500 $831 2.6% 34.1%