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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
$74,186
Median income
$243,400
Median home value
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $55,838. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $243,400 (26% above the state average), median rent at $1,479 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.6%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46617?

38.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.8%
African American 11.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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

How ZIP 46617 ranks nationally

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

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

$74,186 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.3%

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

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$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 46617 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 46617 ranks #7 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 46617 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 46617 ranks #2 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
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

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 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.

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