Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.9% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 314 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,711 (39.6%) |
| Some College | 2,646 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 2,012 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1,366 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,356 (16.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,138 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,243 ▼ 10% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $820/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,289 |
| Vacant Units | 2,076 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |