ZIP Code 46556

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Notre Dame · St. Joseph County · Indiana

Population
7,314

1,399/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
70.9%

Median age 20.3

Land area
5.2 sq mi

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46556?

20.3

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.9%

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

Owner 3.5%
Renter 96.5%

$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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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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Official Data Resources for Notre Dame, IN

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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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