46617 ZIP Code
South Bend, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46617 |
| City/Town: | South Bend |
| County: | St. Joseph |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,624 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,967 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,645 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,235 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,000 |
| Land Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6846, -86.2348 |
Population Information (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,624 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,309 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,315 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 571 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 461 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 522 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 782 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,400 | 13.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,687 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,168 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 724 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 456 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 812 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,457 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 338 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 246 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,372 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,235 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,466 | 85.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 769 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,798 | 62.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,668 | 37.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,888 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 64 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 140 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,042 | 15.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,051 | 15.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 385 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,310 | 33.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,896 | 27.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46617 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,967 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,656 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,993 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,645 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,684 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,403 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 270 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,240 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,605 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 564 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 234 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,361 | 69.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,901 | 17.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 289 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 240 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 814 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 514 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 710 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 369 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 70 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 258 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46617 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 313 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 139 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 366 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 364 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 382 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 851 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 497 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 749 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 327 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 478 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46617 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,641 | 67.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 469 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 343 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 220 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 613 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46617 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 129 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 466 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 166 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 272 | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 247 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 204 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 670 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,235 | 41.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 435 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 304 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 217 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 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 (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,820 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,820 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,393 | 31.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 627 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46617 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,430 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,274 | 28.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,007 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 119 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 71 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 201 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46617 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,462 | 66.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 385 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 39 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 144 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 214 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 215 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 767 | 14.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46617 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 84 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 823 | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 347 | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 229 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 246 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 312 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 314 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 878 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 473 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,529 | 29.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46617 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 101 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 527 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,454 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,969 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 946 | 18.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 238 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46617 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,429 | 76.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 61 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 965 | 21.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46617 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 306 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,106 | 47.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,637 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 417 | 9.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46617 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 71 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 234 | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 470 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 601 | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 689 | 24.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 362 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 312 | 11.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46617 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,333 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $486 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,372 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,466 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,613 | 36.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 583 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 969 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,484 | 33.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 937 | 21.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,383 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46617 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,480 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,117 | 47.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,711 | 38.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 131 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 474 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,971 | 44.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46617 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,262 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 166 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 782 | 24.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 640 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,569 | 48.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,664 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 478 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,447 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,014 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 41 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 542 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 431 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46617 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,517 | 80.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,996 | 18.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 780 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 994 | 49.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 646 | 32.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 222 | 11.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,618 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 115 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,006 | 874.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,006 | 874.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,006 | 874.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 153 | 133.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 257 | 223.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 255 | 221.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 54 | 47.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46617 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,053 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,015 | 89.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,038 | 10.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 528 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 228 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 192 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 90 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46617 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,466 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,354 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
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