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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46544

St. Joseph County · South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Typical home value

$206,622[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-27.3%
vs metro
-17.5%
vs state
-10.7%
ZIP 46544 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46544 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 46544 is worth $206,622 — 17.5% below the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,304 a month — a 7.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,304[2]
Gross yield
7.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,792[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for St. Joseph County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
31,077[3]
Median household income
$58,829[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of St. Joseph County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-632[5]
Moved in
6,085
Moved out
6,717

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
1
  • Mishawaka High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School City of Mishawaka

    1,437 students

  • Virgil I Grissom Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp

    648 students

  • Elm Road Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp

    515 students

  • Beiger Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · School City of Mishawaka

    498 students

  • Lasalle Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · School City of Mishawaka

    494 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$15,644

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,045
Loan principal$165,298
Down payment$41,324
Total interest paid$210,828

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,367
Monthly rent$1,304

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
27th percentile[2]
Property tax
39th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46544?
The typical home in 46544 is worth $206,622, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46544?
Home values in 46544 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46544?
A typical home in 46544 rents for about $1,304 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 46544?
The effective property tax rate in 46544 is 0.9% — roughly $1,792 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46544?
ZIP code 46544 has a population of 31,077 and a median household income of $58,829.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Mishawaka, IN

    Typical home
    $214,246
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Dowagiac, MI

    Typical home
    $224,845
    Gross yield
  • South Bend, IN

    Typical home
    $179,713
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • South Bend, IN

    Typical home
    $175,543
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • South Bend, IN

    Typical home
    $241,048
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • MI

    Typical home
    $242,413
    Gross yield

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