LaPorte County GIS Maps
LaPorte County, Indiana, has 112,417 residents and covers 598.3 square miles. The population grew 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for LaPorte County is 18091.
Michigan City is the county's largest population center. LaPorte County also includes 12 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 36 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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LaPorte County Trends
- Population
- 112,417▴
- Median Home Value
- $180,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 18,105▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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LaPorte County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
LaPorte County Population
LaPorte County had 112,417 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% higher than in 2010. LaPorte County added 2,311 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 188 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include La Porte, Michigan City and Westville.
Population Trend in LaPorte County IN
LaPorte County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
LaPorte County Zip Codes
LaPorte County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include La Porte (46350), Michigan City (46360) and Westville (46391). La Porte is the largest zip by population, with about 44,522 residents or 40% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in LaPorte County IN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46350 | La Porte | 44,522 | ▴ 2% |
| 46360 | Michigan City | 44,209 | ▴ 1.3% |
| 46391 | Westville | 9,077 | ▾ -6.7% |
| 46574 | Walkerton | 8,377 | ▴ 0.5% |
| 46371 | Rolling Prairie | 3,680 | ▴ 2.3% |
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LaPorte County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
LaPorte County Demographics
LaPorte County has a median age of 40.8, which makes the county a little older than Indiana overall. About 21.4% of residents are under 18, while 18.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 28.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for LaPorte County IN
Median Age
40.8
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
21.7%
LaPorte County School Districts
LaPorte County is served by 7 public school districts with 18,105 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are La Porte Community School Corporation, Michigan City Area Schools and New Prairie United School Corporation. Those three districts account for about 77% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in LaPorte County IN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte Community School Corporation | 6,089 | 33.6% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Michigan City Area Schools | 5,030 | 27.8% | ▴ 0.2% |
| New Prairie United School Corporation | 2,815 | 15.5% | ▾ -1.2% |
| John Glenn School Corporation | 1,993 | 11% | ▾ -0.4% |
| South Central Community School Corporation | 986 | 5.4% | ▴ 1.4% |
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LaPorte County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
LaPorte County Housing & Real Estate
LaPorte County has a median home value of $180,700 and a median gross rent of $926. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Indiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $295,225 and homes spent about 53 days on the market.
LaPorte County Housing Mix
LaPorte County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
LaPorte County Housing Trends
LaPorte County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in LaPorte County, IN
LaPorte County has 4,408 business listings across 650 categories. The largest categories in LaPorte County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (135, 3.1%), Gas Stations (72, 1.6%), and Auto Repair (64, 1.5%). The full LaPorte County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. LaPorte County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in LaPorte County, IN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 135 | 3.1% |
| Gas Stations | 72 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 64 | 1.5% |
| Real Estate Agents | 59 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 59 | 1.3% |
| Farm | 58 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 57 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 53 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 48 | 1.1% |
| Fast Food | 44 | 1.0% |
LaPorte County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Dunes House | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Michigan City |
| Pine Lake Resort & Banquet Laporte | Accommodation | La Porte |
| Marc A. Espar, CPA | Accountant | Michigan City |
| Fish Lake Ball Field | Active Life | Walkerton |
| Bjonback Holistic Medicine & Acupuncture LLC | Acupuncture | La Porte |
| Double B Ranch | Adult Entertainment | Westville |
| Duneland Media | Advertising Agency | La Porte |
| Co-Alliance | Agricultural Cooperatives | Union Mills |
| Bane-Welker Equipment | Agricultural Service | La Crosse |
| Co-Alliance | Agriculture | Rolling Prairie |
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LaPorte County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
LaPorte County Basemaps
LaPorte County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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