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South Bend, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46615

St. Joseph County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,609
1,726/sq mi
$62,964
Median income
$139,600
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Bend pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,726
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46615 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, home to 14,609 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 1,726 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46615 reports a modest median household income of $62,964 (15% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,247. Poverty here runs at 13.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $139,600 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $988 a month; 63.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 46615 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Joseph County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Bend, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46615.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46615, South Bend, 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

14,609

Population

8.5

Area (sq mi)

1,726

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46615?

35.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 14.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$62,964

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$35,247

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46615 ranks nationally

South Bend, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,964 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,261

Total Housing Units

6,337

Occupied Units

924

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$139,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46615 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 143
2021 +15.7% 165
2022 +16.7% 192
2023 +13.9% 219
2024 +3.0% 226

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 253 business establishments in ZIP 46615, employing approximately 2,359 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,787,000.

253

Businesses

2,359

Employees

$89.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 42 16.6%
Other services (except public administration) 39 15.4%
Retail trade 35 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 25 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.7%
Finance and insurance 18 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.7%
Construction 15 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.7%
Wholesale trade 10 4.0%
Manufacturing 6 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.4%
Information 3 1.2%

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 46615 vs 46617 →

ZIP 46615 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46615 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46615 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46615 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46617 South Bend, IN 9,601 1.4 mi
46635 South Bend, IN 6,654 2.8 mi
46601 South Bend, IN 6,090 2.2 mi
46613 South Bend, IN 10,893 2.8 mi
46556 Notre Dame, IN 7,314 3.0 mi
46616 South Bend, IN 5,667 3.3 mi
46545 Mishawaka, IN 25,082 3.6 mi
46637 South Bend, IN 15,314 4.4 mi
46544 Mishawaka, IN 30,759 5.5 mi
46614 South Bend, IN 29,573 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Joseph County

46544 standard
Mishawaka, IN
Pop: 30,759
46530 standard
Granger, IN
Pop: 30,614
46614 standard
South Bend, IN
Pop: 29,573
46628 standard
South Bend, IN
Pop: 25,650
46545 standard
Mishawaka, IN
Pop: 25,082
46619 standard
South Bend, IN
Pop: 21,408

Related Areas

St. Joseph County South Bend, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46615 in? ▼
ZIP code 46615 (South Bend) 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 46615? ▼
ZIP code 46615 in South Bend, IN has a population of 14,609 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46615 is $62,964, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46615 is $139,600, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46615 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46615? ▼
ZIP code 46615 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 2,359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46615 are: Health care and social assistance (42), Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (35). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46615 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46615? ▼
In ZIP code 46615, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 46615? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46615 is 22.0 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 46615? ▼
In ZIP code 46615, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46615 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.