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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46391

LaPorte County · Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Typical home value

$345,374[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.1%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+21.6%
vs metro
+27.1%
vs state
+49.3%
ZIP 46391 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46391 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 46391 is worth $345,374 — 27.1% above the Michigan City-La Porte, IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,683[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for LaPorte County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
8,986[3]
Median household income
$82,692[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of LaPorte County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-104[5]
Moved in
2,227
Moved out
2,331

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Westville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · MSD of New Durham Township

    521 students

  • Westville High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · MSD of New Durham Township

    427 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,746
Loan principal$276,299
Down payment$69,075
Total interest paid$352,404

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,259
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
30th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46391?
The typical home in 46391 is worth $345,374, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46391?
Home values in 46391 are up 5.1% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 46391?
The effective property tax rate in 46391 is 0.8% — roughly $2,683 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46391?
ZIP code 46391 has a population of 8,986 and a median household income of $82,692.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • IN

    Typical home
    $309,414
    Gross yield
  • Rolling Prairie CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $307,733
    Gross yield
  • IN

    Typical home
    $293,533
    Gross yield
  • Wanatah, IN

    Typical home
    $277,235
    Gross yield
  • Hanna CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $271,795
    Gross yield
  • La Porte, IN

    Typical home
    $271,388
    Gross yield
    4.7%

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