US ZIP Code
46556

Notre Dame, IN

St. Joseph County  ·  Indiana

● Active
👥 8,159 Population ↑ 12% since 2019
🎂 20.3 Median Age
🎓 71.8% College Grads
▲ 85% above avg
📊 1.6% Unemployment
▼ 68% below avg ↓ 16% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code46556
CityNotre Dame
StateIndiana (IN)
CountySt. Joseph County
Area Code574
Elevation713 ft
Latitude41.701939
Longitude-86.244835
TimezoneIndiana/Indianapolis (DST)
FIPS18141
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.2% (3,849) Female 52.8% (4,310) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 4.6%Asian: 7.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White71.0%
Hispanic11.8%
Black4.6%
Asian7.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
91%
25–44
5%
45–64
1%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.3 yrs
Avg Household Size1.74
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads71.8% ▲ 85% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate123 (17.4%)
Some College56 (7.9%)
Associates20 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree506 (71.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.4%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 2.8%Graduate: 71.8%Edu
HS Grad17.4%
Some College7.9%
Associates2.8%
Graduate71.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 3.2%Renter: 96.8%Tenure
Owner3.2%
Renter96.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
100%

Financials

Median Rent$992/mo ↑ 28% since 2019
Total Units342
Vacant Units29
Avg HH Size1.74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–50k
20%
$50k–75k
9%
$75k–100k
2%
$100k–150k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
11%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
59%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units342
Vacant29
Owner Occupied3.2%
Renter Occupied96.8%
Avg HH Size1.74
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 46556 is in Notre Dame, IN, in St. Joseph County.
ZIP code 46556 is located in Indiana (IN).
ZIP code 46556 is in St. Joseph County, IN.
ZIP 46556 observes the Indiana/Indianapolis timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 46556 is 8,159 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 46556

ZIP code 46556 is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, within St. Joseph County. With a population of 8,159, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.3 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $992 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 96.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.

The population of 46556 is primarily White (71.01%). Residents are highly educated — 71.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%.

The unemployment rate in 46556 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 10%.

Overall, ZIP code 46556 in Notre Dame, IN is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.