ZIP Code 46574 - Walkerton Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 46574 is located in Walkerton Indiana. Portions of 46574 are also in Koontz Lake and Fish Lake and Teegarden and Polk Township (Marshall County) and Lincoln Township (Saint Joseph County) and Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) and Johnson Township (LaPorte County) and Oregon Township (Starke County) and Liberty Township (Saint Joseph County) and Union Township (LaPorte County) and Washington Township (LaPorte County). 46574 is primarily within LaPorte County, with some portions in Saint Joseph County and Marshall County. Regionally, 46574 is located in the Southbend-Elkhart Area.
ZIP Code 46574 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Walkerton |
| Primary County | LaPorte County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 7,542 |
| Area Code(s) | 219 / 574 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 46574 Map
46574 Demographics
46574 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 46574 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46574 is White. The current unemployment level in 46574 is 3.6%.
| Population | 7,542 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.18% |
| Population Density | 75 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,999 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,178 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $385,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.37% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.62% |
46574 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,579 | 95.37% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46574 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,381 | 92.31% |
| Black | 16 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 6.15% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46574 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 356 | 7.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 667 | 14.61% |
| High School Diploma | 1,789 | 39.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 64 | 1.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 367 | 8.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 597 | 13.07% |
| Associates Degree | 481 | 10.53% |
| Masters Degree | 194 | 4.25% |
| Professional Degree | 37 | 0.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14 | 0.31% |
46574 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.47431946, -86.49111176 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 46574 | Koontz LakeFish LakeTeegardenPolk Township (Marshall County)Lincoln Township (Saint Joseph County)Lincoln Township (LaPorte County)Johnson Township (LaPorte County)Oregon Township (Starke County)Liberty Township (Saint Joseph County)Union Township (LaPorte County)Washington Township (LaPorte County) |
| Regions | Southbend-Elkhart Area Metro Chicago |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Michigan City-La Porte, IN South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Plymouth, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 100 Square Miles |
46574 Schools
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46574 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54d - Sand Area | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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