South Bend, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46616
St. Joseph County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,667
- 1,498/sq mi High-density area
- $58,537
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Bend pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,498
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46616 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46616 (South Bend, IN) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.6 in 2023 to 248.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46616 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, home to 5,667 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 1,498 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46616 reports a modest median household income of $58,537 (21% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,842. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,600 (21% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,084; owner occupancy is 57.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Joseph County, so 46616 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 46616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Bend, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46616.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 46616, 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
5,667
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
1,498
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46616?
33.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
8.2%
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?
$58,537
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$30,842
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46616 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
South Bend, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,537 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,777housing units
2,777
Total Housing Units
2,501
Occupied Units
276
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,600
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,084
Median Rent
1942
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46616 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 172 |
| 2022 | +26.3% | 217 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 233 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 248 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 46616, employing approximately 324 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,496,000.
55
Businesses
324
Employees
$12.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 12.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 46616 vs 46556 →
ZIP 46616 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
- 46619
South Bend (46619)
21,408 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 46616 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46616 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46635
South Bend (46635)
$81,944 median income
- 46617
South Bend (46617)
$74,186 median income
- 46614
South Bend (46614)
$74,153 median income
- 46637
South Bend (46637)
$71,462 median income
- 46615
South Bend (46615)
$62,964 median income
- 46628
South Bend (46628)
$61,759 median income
- 46616
South Bend (46616)
$58,537 median income
- 46619
South Bend (46619)
$48,081 median income
- 46613
South Bend (46613)
$42,537 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46616 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46556 | Notre Dame, IN | 7,314 | 1.0 mi |
| 46601 | South Bend, IN | 6,090 | 2.1 mi |
| 46617 | South Bend, IN | 9,601 | 1.9 mi |
| 46613 | South Bend, IN | 10,893 | 3.0 mi |
| 46637 | South Bend, IN | 15,314 | 2.8 mi |
| 46635 | South Bend, IN | 6,654 | 3.2 mi |
| 46615 | South Bend, IN | 14,609 | 3.3 mi |
| 46628 | South Bend, IN | 25,650 | 3.9 mi |
| 46614 | South Bend, IN | 29,573 | 6.6 mi |
| 46619 | South Bend, IN | 21,408 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46616, 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 (5,667 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46616 in?
ZIP code 46616 (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 46616?
ZIP code 46616 in South Bend, IN has a population of 5,667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46616?
The median household income in ZIP 46616 is $58,537, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46616?
The median home value in ZIP 46616 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46616 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46616?
ZIP code 46616 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46616 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Health care and social assistance (10), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46616?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46616 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 46616?
In ZIP code 46616, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 46616?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46616 is 17.8 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 46616?
In ZIP code 46616, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46616 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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