City

Wanatah, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  LaPorte County  ·  Indiana

👥2,965Population
💰$79,219Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$218,400Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian1.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate715 (36.5%)
Some College225 (11.5%)
Associates211 (10.8%)
Bachelors397 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree405 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College11.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,219 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$218,400 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,280/mo
Total Housing Units1,278
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Wanatah, IN

Wanatah is a city in Indiana, located in LaPorte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,965 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Wanatah is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,219 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wanatah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,280 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wanatah is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.9%).

Wanatah, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Wanatah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46390 2,965 $79,219 $218,400 $1,280 1.4% 41.0% 89.0%