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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46615

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

Typical home value

$179,713[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.8%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+9.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-36.7%
vs metro
-28.3%
vs state
-22.3%
ZIP 46615 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46615 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46615 is worth $179,713 — 28.3% below the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,369 a month — a 9.1% gross rental yield. 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
$1,369[2]
Gross yield
9.1%[2]
Cap rate
5.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,485[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
14,190[3]
Median household income
$62,964[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
1
High
1
  • Adams High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · South Bend Community School Corp

    1,987 students

  • Nuner Fine Arts Academy

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

    468 students

  • Edison Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · South Bend Community School Corp

    319 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 yield9.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%
Annual rent$16,431

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$909
Loan principal$143,770
Down payment$35,943
Total interest paid$183,371

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 ratio0.86
Monthly cost to own$1,183
Monthly rent$1,369

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
87th percentile[1]
Rental yield
55th percentile[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46615?
The typical home in 46615 is worth $179,713, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46615?
Home values in 46615 are up 4.8% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46615?
A typical home in 46615 rents for about $1,369 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 46615?
The effective property tax rate in 46615 is 0.8% — roughly $1,485 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46615?
ZIP code 46615 has a population of 14,190 and a median household income of $62,964.

#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
    $175,543
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • Mishawaka, IN

    Typical home
    $206,622
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • South Bend, IN

    Typical home
    $148,727
    Gross yield
    10.9%
  • South Bend, IN

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

    Typical home
    $214,246
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • South Bend, IN

    Typical home
    $137,224
    Gross yield
    11.3%

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