| City: | Kingsford Heights, Indiana |
| City Alias: | Kingsford Hts |
| County: | La Porte County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:00:04 PM |
| Population: | 1,317 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 219 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.4731, -86.6941 |
| Land Area: | 0.857 sq mi |
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Kingsford Heights is a compact town of 1,317 residents in La Porte County, Indiana, covering less than one square mile. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the community. The Kingsford Heights post office maintains 535 PO Boxes for 485 households, a 1.10 adoption rate that indicates service extends slightly beyond town limits to nearby rural areas.
The town's economy centers on transportation and logistics. Of the working population, 68% are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. This concentration far exceeds the national average and defines Kingsford Heights as a blue-collar logistics hub. Median household income stands at $55,938, with per capita income of $22,815.
Despite having 36 distinct street names, mail delivery in Kingsford Heights combines limited city carrier service (one city route) with rural delivery (one rural route). Most residents rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address. Streets like Wayland Road, Hadley Road, and Meadowbrook Boulevard form the core of the compact residential grid.
The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied (318 owner vs 167 renter units) with a median home value of $103,100. The community is 81% white, with a median age of 35.6 years. With only 5 business establishments employing 38 people, most residents commute to work elsewhere in the region.
Street names like Wayland, Hadley, Oxford, and Tudor give the town a British-themed character.
ZIP Code 46346 has 1,317 residents and 485 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.6%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,317Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,358Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,536.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,830Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 485Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,594 | 1,539 | 1,600 | 1,558 | 1,470 | 1,304 | 1,363 | 1,319 | 1,208 | 1,381 | 1,471 | 1,391 | 1,313 | 1,358 |
| Decennial Census | 1,423 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,317 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.6
Male Median Age: 35.2
Female Median Age: 35.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 53 | 58 | 45 | 40 | 26 | 44 | 40 | 45 | 28 | 35 | 36 | 45 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Female | 31 | 68 | 55 | 60 | 37 | 42 | 46 | 51 | 31 | 50 | 34 | 50 | 40 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 10 | 6 |
| Total | 84 | 126 | 100 | 100 | 63 | 86 | 86 | 96 | 59 | 85 | 70 | 95 | 76 | 59 | 58 | 44 | 18 | 12 |
| White: | 1,064 | 85.74% |
| Black: | 87 | 7.01% |
| Hispanic:* | 72 | 5.80% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.16% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 1.21% |
| Total: | 1,241 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 616 | 46.77% | 35.2 years |
| Females: | 701 | 53.23% | 35.8 years |
| Total: | 1,317 | 100% | 35.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,286 | 94.70% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 27 | 1.99% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 42 | 3.09% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 3.31% |
| Total Population: | 1,358 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,313 | 96.69% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 3.31% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,830, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,359 (39.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,339. Family households earn a median of $54,545 versus $35,714 for nonfamily households (a difference of $18,831). By gender, male median income is $36,667 and female is $40,380, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,713 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.0%, which is lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (38.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,471 | $42,368 | $35,163 | $37,400 | $35,167 | $34,286 | $33,828 | $40,938 | $43,491 | $48,596 | $50,172 | $54,387 | $55,938 | $57,830 |
| Median Family Income | $50,703 | $50,268 | $46,176 | $50,577 | $41,364 | $36,821 | $35,833 | $48,500 | $44,167 | $48,724 | $50,391 | $53,775 | $55,444 | $54,545 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,688 | $23,929 | $21,691 | $25,167 | $21,957 | $18,750 | $19,167 | $17,313 | $20,139 | $21,944 | $21,667 | $32,917 | $41,250 | $35,714 |
| Median Male Income | $37,469 | $39,750 | $39,643 | $40,682 | $39,612 | $39,167 | $40,139 | $44,423 | $40,735 | $34,875 | $37,344 | $37,125 | $36,618 | $36,667 |
| Median Female Income | $30,625 | $30,331 | $30,313 | $30,991 | $31,133 | $30,268 | $30,000 | $34,643 | $36,442 | $33,750 | $27,130 | $37,667 | $40,139 | $40,380 |
| Employed: | 552 | 55.48% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 0.60% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 437 | 43.92% |
| Total: | 995 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 19.38% |
| Service: | 86 | 15.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 107 | 19.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 39 | 7.07% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 213 | 38.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 552 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $120,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $48,100 (66.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,900. The median gross rent is $889, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $182 (25.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $160. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.89% (74.17% with a mortgage, 25.83% free-and-clear) and renters 40.11% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.46%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.20%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,400 | $71,100 | $71,100 | $70,100 | $69,200 | $68,000 | $66,500 | $64,300 | $63,600 | $65,700 | $68,200 | $86,300 | $103,100 | $120,500 |
| Less than $500: | 11 | 4.93% |
| $500 to $999: | 115 | 51.57% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 53 | 23.77% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 1.79% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 40 | 17.94% |
| Total: | 223 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $707 | $751 | $750 | $692 | $703 | $701 | $680 | $665 | $729 | $698 | $800 | $865 | $805 | $889 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 247 | 44.42% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 86 | 15.47% |
| Renter Occupied: | 223 | 40.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 556 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 556 | 88.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 72 | 11.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 628 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 594 | 94.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 3.66% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 1.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 628 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 80.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 4.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 56.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 18.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (59.20%). College enrollment is 12.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 46 | 5.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 130 | 14.57% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 420 | 47.09% |
| Some college, no degree: | 185 | 20.74% |
| Associate's degree: | 46 | 5.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 44 | 4.93% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 2.35% |
| Total: | 892 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 716 | 80.27% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 65 | 7.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 728 | 47.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 758 | 49.03% |
| No Insurance: | 60 | 3.88% |
| Total: | 1,546 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,486 | 96.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.5% | 17.7% | 23.6% | 14.9% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 17.4% | 8.6% | 14.4% | 18.1% | 13.6% | 11.8% | 14.5% | 18.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 1.20% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 4.80% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 148 | 59.20% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 57 | 22.80% |
| College or graduate school: | 30 | 12.00% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 6.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 217 | 86.80% |
ZIP Code 46346 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 44 people with an annual payroll of $2,032,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 574Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $543,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,032,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 44Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46346 is located in La Porte County, Indiana, within the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33140) and Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 111,467 people, about 1.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 46346. It covers 0.857 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Michigan City-La Porte, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 111,467Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.857 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3958.58 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1839852Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kingsford Heights town; IndianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 46346 is in the La Porte Community School Corporation, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.