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LaGrange County, IN
12 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in LaGrange County, Indiana.
Population
40,805
Land area
380sq mi
People per sq mi
107
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in LaGrange County
LaGrange County at a glance
- LaGrange County is 44% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,487, 17% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,900 (17% above Indiana) and median rent is $839 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lagrange (2,790), Topeka (1,137) and Howe (1,092).
Local data for LaGrange County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
LaGrange County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,487
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$255,900
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,594), Irish Americans (1,825), Mexican Americans (1,494).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,905
14,643 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $4,088 per person
PPP loans
$52.5M
582 loans, 6,876 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
LaGrange County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.7%
- Carpooled29.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle7.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
LaGrange County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
288
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
172
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in LaGrange County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in LaGrange County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in LaGrange County, IN?
- Lagrange is the largest city or town in LaGrange County, with about 2,790 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in LaGrange County?
- LaGrange County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46565, 46571, 46746, 46761, 46771.
- What is the population of LaGrange County, IN?
- About 40,805 people live in LaGrange County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border LaGrange County?
- LaGrange County borders Elkhart County, St. Joseph County, MI, Noble County, Branch County, MI, DeKalb County, Steuben County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023