South Bend, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46617
St. Joseph County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,601
- 1,428/sq mi High-density area
- $74,186
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Bend pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,428
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46617 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 46617 (South Bend, IN) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.1 in 2023 to 309.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46617 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, home to 9,601 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 1,428 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46617 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,186 (1% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,838. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $243,400 (26% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 62.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,479.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Joseph County, so 46617 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 46617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Bend, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46617.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 46617, 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
9,601
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
1,428
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46617?
38.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
8.5%
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?
$74,186
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$55,838
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46617 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)
$74,186 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
5,696housing units
5,696
Total Housing Units
4,465
Occupied Units
1,231
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,400
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,479
Median Rent
1959
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46617 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 192 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 217 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 250 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 286 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 309 |
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 309 business establishments in ZIP 46617, employing approximately 4,743 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,603,000.
309
Businesses
4,743
Employees
$299.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 22.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.9% |
| Information | 9 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.0% |
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 46617 vs 46601 →
ZIP 46617 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 46617 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46617 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
- 46545
Mishawaka (46545)
$56,865 median income
- 46613
South Bend (46613)
$42,537 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46617 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46601 | South Bend, IN | 6,090 | 1.4 mi |
| 46615 | South Bend, IN | 14,609 | 1.4 mi |
| 46556 | Notre Dame, IN | 7,314 | 1.8 mi |
| 46616 | South Bend, IN | 5,667 | 1.9 mi |
| 46613 | South Bend, IN | 10,893 | 2.4 mi |
| 46637 | South Bend, IN | 15,314 | 3.4 mi |
| 46635 | South Bend, IN | 6,654 | 2.5 mi |
| 46545 | Mishawaka, IN | 25,082 | 4.6 mi |
| 46614 | South Bend, IN | 29,573 | 6.0 mi |
| 46628 | South Bend, IN | 25,650 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46617, 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 (9,601 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 46617 in?
ZIP code 46617 (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 46617?
ZIP code 46617 in South Bend, IN has a population of 9,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46617?
The median household income in ZIP 46617 is $74,186, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46617?
The median home value in ZIP 46617 is $243,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46617 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46617?
ZIP code 46617 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 4,743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46617 are: Health care and social assistance (68), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46617?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46617 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 46617?
In ZIP code 46617, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.3% 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 46617?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46617 is 15.6 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 46617?
In ZIP code 46617, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46617 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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