ZIP Code 46617
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South Bend · St. Joseph County · Indiana
- Population
- 9,601
- Median income
- $74,186
- Median home value
- $243,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.3%
- Land area
- 6.7 sq mi
1,428/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46617 in South Bend, Indiana has a population of 9,601. The median household income is $74,186, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $243,400, 12% below the US average. 60.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46617 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.7 square miles in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,601 residents, producing a population density of 1,428 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 46617 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46617 sits at $74,186 (1% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $55,838. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $243,400 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,479 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46617 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Joseph County, so you can benchmark 46617 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 46617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$55,838
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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