46601 ZIP Code
South Bend, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46601 |
| City/Town: | South Bend |
| County: | St. Joseph |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,020 |
| Median Household Income: | $27,036 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,373 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,783 |
| Median Home Value: | $113,800 |
| Land Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6703, -86.2527 |
Population Information (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,020 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,720 | 54.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,300 | 45.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 276 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 365 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 259 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 272 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 259 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 779 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 715 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 577 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 472 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 300 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 542 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 151 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 53 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $113,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $707 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,783 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,068 | 74.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 715 | 25.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 401 | 19.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,667 | 80.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,589 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 130 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 518 | 14.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,082 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 804 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 210 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 503 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 342 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $27,036 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $44,347 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,278 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,373 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,922 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,733 | 90.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 189 | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,085 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,479 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 191 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 38 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,502 | 49.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,824 | 36.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 113 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 170 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 385 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 300 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 475 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 400 | 8.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 413 | 20.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 194 | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 370 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 229 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 189 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 268 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 195 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 116 | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 51 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 43 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,071 | 61.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 191 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 135 | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 40 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 141 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 181 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 223 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 41 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 206 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 42 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 42 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 121 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 427 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 260 | 15.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 107 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 65 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 41.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,172 | 83.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,943 | 38.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,652 | 52.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 324 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,354 | 65.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 747 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 328 | 15.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 133 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 93 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 598 | 28.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 832 | 29.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 136 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 262 | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 167 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 175 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 82 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,114 | 40.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 162 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 75 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 75 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 84 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 310 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 182 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 274 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 151 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,470 | 52.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 239 | 8.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,146 | 41.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 589 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 494 | 17.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 214 | 7.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 101 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,313 | 63.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 18 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 651 | 31.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 2.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 620 | 30.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 871 | 42.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 444 | 21.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 133 | 6.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 54 | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 104 | 25.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 121 | 30.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 69 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 40 | 10.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7 | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,151 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $480 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $707 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,068 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 455 | 22.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 109 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 624 | 30.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 869 | 42.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 335 | 16.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 616 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,186 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,048 | 47.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 614 | 28.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 21 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 397 | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 867 | 39.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,156 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 168 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 78 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 418 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 263 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 229 | 19.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,915 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 347 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,496 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,151 | 25.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 97 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 667 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 387 | 33.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,763 | 75.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,198 | 23.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 573 | 47.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 589 | 49.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 315 | 26.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,763 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 257 | 778.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 257 | 778.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 257 | 778.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 148.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 24.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 93 | 281.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 51.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,744 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,343 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 401 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 165 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 113 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 106 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,068 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,722 | 83.3% | 89.4% |
South Bend, IN46601