City

La Porte, IN

2 ZIP codes  ·  LaPorte County  ·  Indiana

👥45,152Population
💰$75,311Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$199,800Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 6.1%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black2.7%
Asian0.6%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (0.4%)
HS Graduate10,353 (36%)
Some College3,976 (13.8%)
Associates4,472 (15.5%)
Bachelors2,698 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree7,183 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College13.8%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,311 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$199,800 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units19,576
Vacant Units1,801

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About La Porte, IN

La Porte is a city in Indiana, located in LaPorte County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 45,152 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, La Porte is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,311 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Porte is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Porte is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.49%).

La Porte, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in La Porte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46350 45,152 $75,311 $199,800 $920 3.8% 34.3% 77.0%