City

Mishawaka, IN

3 ZIP codes  ·  St. Joseph County  ·  Indiana

👥57,719Population
💰$56,959Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$161,968Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.5%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 7.8%Asian: 2.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White78.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Black7.8%
Asian2.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma339 (0.9%)
HS Graduate11,743 (32.2%)
Some College5,296 (14.5%)
Associates5,373 (14.7%)
Bachelors3,256 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree10,461 (28.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 28.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College14.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate28.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.6%Renter: 41.4%Tenure
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,959 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$161,968 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,003/mo
Total Housing Units26,707
Vacant Units2,249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Mishawaka, IN

Mishawaka is a city in Indiana, located in St. Joseph County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 57,719 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.57 years.

Economically, Mishawaka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,959 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mishawaka is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,968, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,003 per month.

The population of Mishawaka is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.51%).

Mishawaka, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mishawaka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46544 31,138 $57,873 $151,100 $1,018 7.9% 35.6% 66.4%
46545 26,581 $55,889 $174,700 $986 5.3% 40.0% 49.4%