ZIP Code 46556
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Notre Dame · St. Joseph County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,314
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.9%
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
1,399/sq mi
Median age 20.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46556 in Notre Dame, Indiana has a population of 7,314. 70.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46556 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.2 square miles in Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,314 residents, producing a population density of 1,399 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46556 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46556 sits at —, while per-capita income is $7,480. The poverty rate stands at 46.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $1,211 per month, and 3.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46556 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.3, and the average commute is 10 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Joseph County, so you can benchmark 46556 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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?
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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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