| City: | Lapaz, Indiana |
| City Alias: | La Paz |
| County: | Marshall County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:00:59 PM |
| Population: | 502 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 574 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.4563, -86.3067 |
| Land Area: | 0.414 sq mi |
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LaPaz is a small town in Marshall County, Indiana, where PO Boxes are the only delivery option. The post office maintains 255 PO Boxes for 194 local households, plus surrounding rural areas that rely on this location for mail access. With a PO Box adoption rate of 1.31, the service extends beyond the town's immediate boundaries.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery available within the 0.024 square mile territory. While the ZIP classification shows some rural carrier routes, this reflects the regional service area rather than home delivery. Residents and businesses must use PO Boxes at the LaPaz post office.
The town's 502 residents live in a compact community centered on streets like Michigan Street, Main Street, and Cortland Street. With a median age of 36.8 years and typical household size of 2.6 people, LaPaz fits the profile of a working-class small town. About 71% of housing units are owner-occupied, with median home values around $125,400.
Employment patterns tell the story of a rural Indiana community. Transportation and warehousing dominate the local economy (315 workers), suggesting proximity to distribution or manufacturing facilities. Another 48 residents work in educational services and healthcare. Only 6 people work from home, a pattern consistent with blue-collar employment. The town supports 13 business establishments employing 87 people total.
Mail addressed to LaPaz can use either spelling. USPS added "LA PAZ" (two words) as a valid mailing alias in April 2011, though "LAPAZ" remains the primary city name. Both work for mail delivery.
Street names follow a typical small town pattern with Main Street, Michigan Street, and other traditional street names.
ZIP Code 46537 has 502 residents and 194 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 36.8 years, slightly younger than the state (38.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 502Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 475Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,212.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,063Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 194Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $150,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 328 | 396 | 468 | 448 | 594 | 606 | 599 | 458 | 425 | 446 | 521 | 500 | 520 | 475 |
| Decennial Census | 433 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 502 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.8
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 36.6
| 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 | 15 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Female | 15 | 9 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 30 | 39 | 42 | 49 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 37 | 31 | 46 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 9 |
| White: | 458 | 87.74% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic:* | 37 | 7.09% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.38% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 19 | 3.64% |
| Total: | 522 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 265 | 52.79% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 237 | 47.21% | 36.6 years |
| Total: | 502 | 100% | 36.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 463 | 97.47% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12 | 2.53% |
| Total Population: | 475 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 463 | 97.47% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 2.53% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,063, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,893 (59.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,858. Family households earn a median of $78,417 versus $41,458 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,959). By gender, male median income is $60,833 and female is $41,417, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $19,416 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (47.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,170 | $30,833 | $42,500 | $38,333 | $54,375 | $56,500 | $59,306 | $55,250 | $54,205 | $63,197 | $53,438 | $59,750 | $61,813 | $64,063 |
| Median Family Income | $41,944 | $36,071 | $40,208 | $36,719 | $57,031 | $66,250 | $65,917 | $71,167 | $73,375 | $64,063 | $66,413 | $73,995 | $76,028 | $78,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,267 | $14,111 | $32,813 | $34,000 | $0 | $39,500 | $51,250 | $42,188 | $43,250 | $41,000 | $33,902 | $39,007 | $39,485 | $41,458 |
| Median Male Income | $38,214 | $32,639 | $33,750 | $33,250 | $0 | $35,481 | $36,667 | $37,803 | $38,125 | $49,444 | $53,125 | $56,908 | $59,342 | $60,833 |
| Median Female Income | $25,833 | $21,875 | $27,500 | $31,667 | $0 | $31,023 | $35,089 | $35,583 | $35,119 | $35,250 | $33,837 | $38,419 | $38,712 | $41,417 |
| Employed: | 300 | 70.59% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 3.06% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 112 | 26.35% |
| Total: | 425 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 42 | 14.00% |
| Service: | 12 | 4.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 84 | 28.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 7.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 141 | 47.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 300 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $150,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $62,900 (71.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,500. The median gross rent is $684, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.68% (68.69% with a mortgage, 31.31% free-and-clear) and renters 9.32% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.88%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $87,400 | $90,600 | $90,300 | $88,900 | $78,300 | $78,800 | $78,100 | $76,700 | $77,800 | $94,400 | $115,300 | $123,600 | $125,400 | $150,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 21 | 95.45% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 4.55% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $529 | $0 | $679 | $684 | $666 | $541 | $725 | $708 | $625 | $591 | $640 | $634 | $684 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 147 | 62.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 67 | 28.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 9.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 236 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 236 | 91.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 23 | 8.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 259 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 189 | 72.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 30 | 11.58% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 15.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 259 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.00% 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 81.40%, which is on par with the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 1.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 54.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 20.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.29%). College enrollment is 17.86%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 33 | 8.31% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 41 | 10.33% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 158 | 39.80% |
| Some college, no degree: | 69 | 17.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 72 | 18.14% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 5.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.50% |
| Total: | 397 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 323 | 81.36% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 6.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 320 | 54.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 261 | 44.54% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 0.85% |
| Total: | 586 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 581 | 99.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.7% | 15.6% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.9% | 7.8% | 11.3% | 19.0% | 20.1% |
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: | 6 | 21.43% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 39.29% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 21.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 17.86% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 21.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 60.71% |
ZIP Code 46537 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 78 people with an annual payroll of $2,368,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 375Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $621,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,368,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 78Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46537 is located in Marshall County, Indiana, within the Plymouth, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38500) and Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 47,051 people, about 1.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 46537. It covers 0.414 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Plymouth, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 47,051Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.414 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 46537 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.