La Porte
City in LaPorte County, Indiana
La Porte is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana, with 22,471 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kingsbury, 5.6 miles S.
- 22,471residents (2020 Census)
- 814 ftelevation · 248 m
- 14.6 sq miland area · 37.8 km²
- 1,541 / sq mipopulation density
- 46350ZIP code
About La Porte
La Porte (from French 'the door') is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States, of which it is the county seat. Its population was estimated to be 21,341 in 2022. It is one of the two principal cities of the Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana metropolitan statistical area, which is included in the Chicago–Naperville–Michigan City, Illinois–Indiana–Wisconsin combined statistical area.
La Porte is located in northwest Indiana, east of Gary, and west of South Bend. It was first settled by European Americans in 1832. The city is twinned with Grangemouth in Scotland.
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Living in La Porte
- Median household income
- $59,307
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Median rent
- $948/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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La Porte had 22,471 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,471 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,541 per sq mi (595 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Porte at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | LaPorte County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,471 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.58 sq mi (37.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6109° N, 86.7148° W |
| ZIP code | 46350 |
| Official website | cityoflaporte.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1842246 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Porte
- Kingsbury5.6 mi S
- Rolling Prairie6.6 mi NE
- Stillwell7.0 mi SE
- Wellsboro8.4 mi S
- Union Mills8.7 mi SW
- Kingsford Heights9.2 mi S
- Fish Lake9.2 mi SE
- Trail Creek9.4 mi NW
- Saugany Lake9.9 mi NE
- South Center10.0 mi S
- Michigan City10.4 mi NW
- Hudson Lake10.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about La Porte
What county is La Porte in?
La Porte is in LaPorte County, Indiana.
What is the population of La Porte, IN?
22,471 people lived in La Porte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Porte, IN?
The ZIP code of La Porte is 46350.
What is the elevation of La Porte?
814 feet (248 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Porte?
Kingsbury (5.6 mi), Rolling Prairie (6.6 mi), Stillwell (7.0 mi), Wellsboro (8.4 mi), Union Mills (8.7 mi).
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