The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 46346 sells for about $170,043, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,160 a month.
ZIP 46346 — Kingsford Heights
The housing market in 46346 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth. While the median home price remains affordable compared to the broader region, sales volume is limited, reflecting a quiet, steady market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking affordable single-family housing in a quiet, rural-adjacent setting within La Porte County.
Median prices moved up 6.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 18.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 46346, La Porte County, IN
Schools serving the area are part of the La Porte Community School Corporation, which generally serves the broader La Porte County region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms; specific flood or wildfire risk profiles are not determinable at the ZIP level.
Development is characterized by modest residential infill, including new construction projects on Norfolk Road, though the area remains largely rural-residential in character.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Indiana) — Standard Homestead Deduction: Removes the first $45,000 of the homestead's assessed value from taxation. State (Indiana) — Ad Valorem Property Assessment: Property is assessed at 100% of true tax value, determined by market-based assessment systems and annual adjustments. State (Indiana) — Indiana Property Tax Caps (Circuit Breaker): Limits annual property tax liability to 1% of gross assessed value for principal residences, 2% for other residential property, and 3% for non-residential property.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional routes connecting to Michigan City and La Porte employment hubs.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the natural amenities of La Porte County, including nearby lakes and regional trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by modest demand with a median two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,160, reflecting a 5.5% increase year-over-year.
The local economy is tied to the broader La Porte County industrial and service sectors, with proximity to Michigan City providing additional employment opportunities.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential expansion and new construction of single-family detached homes.
La Porte County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market adjustments and cyclical reassessments.
Parcels are served by the La Porte Community School Corporation and local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard Indiana risk assessments.
Indiana is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Indiana requires sellers to provide a written disclosure form detailing the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local recreational space serving the immediate residential community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.