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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46628

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

Typical home value

$175,543[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.8%
5-year / yr
+8.2%
10-year / yr
+9.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-38.2%
vs metro
-29.9%
vs state
-24.1%
ZIP 46628 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46628 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46628 is worth $175,543 — 29.9% below the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,208 a month — a 8.3% 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
$1,208[2]
Gross yield
8.3%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,439[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
27,685[3]
Median household income
$61,759[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
5
Middle
3
High
2
  • Success Academy Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Success Academy Primary School

    572 students

  • Dickinson Fine Arts Academy

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

    519 students

  • Kennedy Academy

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

    480 students

  • LaSalle Academy

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

    457 students

  • Career Academy High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Career Academy High School

    448 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 yield8.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$14,501

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$888
Loan principal$140,434
Down payment$35,109
Total interest paid$179,116

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 ratio0.95
Monthly cost to own$1,154
Monthly rent$1,208

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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
36th percentile[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46628?
The typical home in 46628 is worth $175,543, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46628?
Home values in 46628 are up 4.8% over the past year, and up 8.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46628?
A typical home in 46628 rents for about $1,208 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 46628?
The effective property tax rate in 46628 is 0.8% — roughly $1,439 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46628?
ZIP code 46628 has a population of 27,685 and a median household income of $61,759.

#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
    $179,713
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • 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
    $206,622
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • South Bend, IN

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

    Typical home
    $214,246
    Gross yield
    8.5%

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