Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 13 min6:10 am – 9:23 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 9 min8:08 am – 5:17 pm
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People16,200 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.57,442 householdsMedian household income $71,462Median home value $207,100Median rent $1,163 a month68% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,779 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.9% unemployment rate68% of adults are in the labour force, 8,754 employedMain industries: education and health care 37%, manufacturing 14%, professional and business services 11%Average commute 20 minutes77% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 20% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 89%, other languages 3%, Chinese 3%, Spanish 2%5% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
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 home89% of households have a broadband subscription74% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% 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
