Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 12 min6:10 am – 9:23 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 9 min8:08 am – 5:17 pm
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People10,032 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.04,465 householdsMedian household income $74,186Median home value $243,400Median rent $1,479 a month63% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,495 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.4% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 5,089 employedMain industries: education and health care 43%, professional and business services 11%, hospitality, food and recreation 8%Average commute 16 minutes62% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 12% walk or cycle, 19% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages60% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 26% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 89%, Spanish 6%, German or Dutch 2%, Chinese 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 63°FColdest month January: highs 32°F, lows 17°F41 in of rain a yearwettest month May65 in of snow a year, on about 42 days17 days above 90°F, 133 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, S Bend station, 1 mi away; snow from South Bend Michiana Rgnl Ap
Nearby landmarksAmerican National University - South Bend Campuscollege · under a mileUniversity of Notre Damecollege · 1.0 miSaint Marys Lakelake · 1.4 miSaint Josephs Lakelake · 1.5 miEagle Pointcape · 8.1 miBaugo Baybay · 8.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsFredicksonpark · under a mileStudebaker Golf Coursestate recreation area · 2.1 miLeeper Parkpark · under a mileErskine Golf Coursestate recreation area · 3.4 mi · 113 acresO'Brien Recreation Centerstate recreation area · 3.6 miBlackthorn Golf Coursestate recreation area · 5.1 mi · 269 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 26 Jan 201239 mi away, near Topeka, IndianaMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 26 Jan 201239 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateSt. Joseph County, IN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighHail Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality66% of days had good air in 2025241 of 365 days measured117 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 43, worst day 127main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, St. Joseph County monitors, IN
Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription81% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSouth Bend Water Worksserves 115,000 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation745 ft227 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMemorial Hospital of South Bendunder a milePost officeSouth Bend Post Office1.1 miTown hallSouth Bend City Hall1.1 miPoliceSaint Joseph County Sheriff's Office1.6 miFire stationSouth Bend Fire Department Station 3under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi15 schools4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 7 otherSchoolRise Up Academyright hereHighSaint Joseph's High Schoolunder a mileSchoolGood Shepherd Montessori Schoolunder a mileCollegeAmerican National University - South Bend Campusunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportSouth Bend International Airport SBN4.5 miMajor airportChicago Midway International Airport MDW79 miInterstateI-902.2 miUS highwayUS 314.2 miAmtrakSouth Bend, IN SOB2.7 miRailSouth Bend AirportSouth Shore Line4.1 miCoachSouth Bend Transpo S St StationFlixBus1.3 miTransit95 stops within a mileTranspo, Interurban TrolleySources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 46617 ZIP area.
