Notre Dame, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46556
St. Joseph County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,314
- 1,399/sq mi High-density area
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Notre Dame has 7,314 residents, placing it in the top 34% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 1,399 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 46556 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 46556 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana, home to 7,314 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 1,399 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 46556, but per-capita income is $7,480. The poverty rate is 46.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.3, and the average commute is 10 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Joseph County, so 46556 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Notre Dame, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46556.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46556, Notre Dame, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,314
Population
5.2
Area (sq mi)
1,399
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46556?
20.3
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
9.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$7,480
Per Capita Income
46.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
10.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
296housing units
296
Total Housing Units
283
Occupied Units
13
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,211
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 46556, employing approximately 16,660 people with a combined annual payroll of $777,875,000.
40
Businesses
16,660
Employees
$777.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 15.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46556 vs 46616 →
ZIP 46556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46614
South Bend (46614)
29,573 residents
- 46628
South Bend (46628)
25,650 residents
- 46545
Mishawaka (46545)
25,082 residents
- 46637
South Bend (46637)
15,314 residents
- 46615
South Bend (46615)
14,609 residents
- 46613 10,893
South Bend (46613)
10,893 residents
- 46617 9,601
South Bend (46617)
9,601 residents
- 46556 7,314
Notre Dame (46556)
7,314 residents
- 46635 6,654
South Bend (46635)
6,654 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46556 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46616 | South Bend, IN | 5,667 | 1.0 mi |
| 46637 | South Bend, IN | 15,314 | 1.9 mi |
| 46601 | South Bend, IN | 6,090 | 2.5 mi |
| 46617 | South Bend, IN | 9,601 | 1.8 mi |
| 46635 | South Bend, IN | 6,654 | 2.3 mi |
| 46613 | South Bend, IN | 10,893 | 3.6 mi |
| 46615 | South Bend, IN | 14,609 | 3.0 mi |
| 46628 | South Bend, IN | 25,650 | 4.5 mi |
| 46545 | Mishawaka, IN | 25,082 | 5.5 mi |
| 46614 | South Bend, IN | 29,573 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46556, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,314 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46556 in?
ZIP code 46556 (Notre Dame) is located in St. Joseph County, Indiana. St. Joseph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-joseph-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46556?
ZIP code 46556 in Notre Dame, IN has a population of 7,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46556 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46556?
ZIP code 46556 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 16,660 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46556?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46556 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46556?
In ZIP code 46556, 85.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46556?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46556 is 10.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46556?
In ZIP code 46556, approximately 3.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 96.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46556 is 46.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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