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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46561

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

Typical home value

$289,077[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+1.8%
vs metro
+15.4%
vs state
+24.9%
ZIP 46561 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46561 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46561 is worth $289,077 — 15.4% above the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,237[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
13,996[3]
Median household income
$91,711[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Moran Elementary School

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

    411 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,462
Loan principal$231,262
Down payment$57,815
Total interest paid$294,961

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,888
Monthly rent

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
48th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46561?
The typical home in 46561 is worth $289,077, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46561?
Home values in 46561 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 46561?
The effective property tax rate in 46561 is 0.8% — roughly $2,237 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46561?
ZIP code 46561 has a population of 13,996 and a median household income of $91,711.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lakeville, IN

    Typical home
    $287,966
    Gross yield
  • New Carlisle, IN

    Typical home
    $275,744
    Gross yield
  • Edwardsburg, MI

    Typical home
    $305,489
    Gross yield
  • Cassopolis, MI

    Typical home
    $269,913
    Gross yield
  • North Liberty, IN

    Typical home
    $267,122
    Gross yield
  • Granger CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $264,526
    Gross yield

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