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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46601

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

Typical home value

$148,727[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.3%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+10.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-47.6%
vs metro
-40.6%
vs state
-35.7%
ZIP 46601 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46601 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46601 is worth $148,727 — 40.6% below the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,350 a month — a 10.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,350[2]
Gross yield
10.9%[2]
Cap rate
6.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,491[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
4,800[3]
Median household income
$30,789[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · South Bend Community School Corp

    565 students

  • Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

    High · Grades 9–12 · Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

    154 students

  • Juvenile Justice Center

    Other · Grades K–12 · South Bend Community School Corp

    16 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 yield10.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.5%
Annual rent$16,200

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$752
Loan principal$118,982
Down payment$29,745
Total interest paid$151,755

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 ratio0.74
Monthly cost to own$1,000
Monthly rent$1,350

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
39th percentile[1]
Rental yield
82nd percentile[2]
Property tax
83rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46601?
The typical home in 46601 is worth $148,727, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46601?
Home values in 46601 are up 2.3% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46601?
A typical home in 46601 rents for about $1,350 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 46601?
The effective property tax rate in 46601 is 1.0% — roughly $1,491 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46601?
ZIP code 46601 has a population of 4,800 and a median household income of $30,789.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • South Bend, IN

    Typical home
    $146,814
    Gross yield
    9.3%
  • South Bend, IN

    Typical home
    $137,224
    Gross yield
    11.3%
  • South Bend, IN

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

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

    Typical home
    $111,287
    Gross yield
    13.4%
  • Mishawaka, IN

    Typical home
    $206,622
    Gross yield
    7.6%

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