The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49458 sells for about $290,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 49458 — Walhalla
The housing market in 49458 shows steady appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand remains supported by local employment stability, though higher interest rates have moderated the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to regional employment. It also attracts commuters who prefer a quieter environment while remaining within reach of larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 49458
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area remain generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional patterns in LaPorte County.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the local consolidated district, generally maintaining average performance ratings compared to state benchmarks.
The area faces moderate risk from severe weather events, including high winds and occasional heavy precipitation. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional manufacturing hubs and logistics centers. Infrastructure improvements are focused on maintaining connectivity to major highway corridors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences. Special districts include local school and library levies.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle, with access to major regional highways facilitating travel to nearby employment centers in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metro area.
The area features access to local community parks, nearby lakefront recreation, and regional trail systems. Shopping and dining options are concentrated in the central business district and along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy rates, with limited new multi-family construction. Investors remain active in the single-family rental segment.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors. Regional employment is supported by proximity to major industrial corridors in Northern Indiana.
Transportation infrastructure is dominated by highway access, with limited public transit options. Commute times are generally moderate for the region.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential and commercial projects near existing infrastructure hubs. Zoning updates are currently under review to support density in the town center.
The LaPorte County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing annual market adjustments to ensure assessments reflect current sales data.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, county government levies, and specific utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 49458 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hill & Hollow Campground4.518.4 mi
- Best Bear Resort4.819.4 mi
- Gull Landing3.920 mi
- Indian Bridge4.33.5 mi
- Riverside Park4.58.2 mi
- Historic White Pine Village4.616.6 mi
- Sandcastles Children's Museum4.816.6 mi
- Ludington North Breakwater Light4.817.7 mi
- Port of Ludington Maritime Museum4.817.2 mi
- Todd & Brad Reed Photography4.916.7 mi
- Riverside Park4.58.2 mi
- Ludington Municipal Marina4.716.9 mi
- Barnhart's Resort & Marina3.817.7 mi
- Marquette Trails Golf Club4.611.7 mi
- Ludington Meat Company4.613 mi
- DG Market4.18.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features walking trails and playground facilities.
Provides seasonal boating and fishing opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.