46556 ZIP Code — Notre Dame, IN

St Joseph County, Indiana

ZIP code 46556 is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, within St Joseph County. It covers approximately 1.65 square miles and serves a population of 7,858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 46556

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 96%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46556 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

7,858

population

1.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Notre Dame	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,858
Population density	4,762 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	1.65 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	41.7043
Longitude	-86.2478
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	574

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.4%	46.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	31.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	18.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

7,858

Population

4,762

People per sq mi

20.2

Median age

Median household income

$6,657

Per capita income

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

4.3%

Home ownership

47.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

64.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,627

15–19

1,903

1,723

20–24

2,016

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	0.2%
18 and over	7,846	99.8%
65 and over	294	3.7%
Median age	20.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Two or more races 6.6%

Asian 5.9%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,313	77.2%
Two or more races	542	6.6%
Asian	480	5.9%
Black or African American	368	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	317	3.9%
Other race	106	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.4%	46.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	31.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	18.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	4.5%

Under $10k 34.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 30.9%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	34.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	30.9%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	4.3%
Renter occupied	95.7%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	24.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	48.1%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	60.7%
3 bedrooms	22.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.3%
1 vehicle	43.3%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.5%
Electricity	56.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	17.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	157	67.4%
Female householder, no spouse	32	13.7%
Households with children under 18	5	2.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	24.9%
Average household size	1.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	96.5%	98.1%
Married	2.2%	1.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	0.6%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 20.5%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 0.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 45.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	64.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	11	0.1%
College / grad school	7,343	99.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Retail trade 7.9%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 3.9%

Information 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	3.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.2%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	10.3%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	57.4%
Work from home	26.9%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.7

Poverty

All people 47.8%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 47.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.0%
Retirement income	4.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	12.9%
High cholesterol	10.7%
Diabetes	2.8%
Heart disease	2.2%
Stroke	1.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	6.7%
Kidney disease	1.3%
Pulmonary disease	3.2%
Cancer	1.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	22.9%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	69.6%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.9%
Public insurance	9.3%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,858	100.0%
Spanish	149	1.9%
Other Indo-European	80	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	67	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,327	93.2%
Born in same state	7,191	91.5%
Born in different state	1,059	13.5%
Foreign born	136	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	531	6.8%
Not a US citizen	194	36.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	956	12.2%
French	213	2.7%
English	74	0.9%
Arab	59	0.8%
Polish	17	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	0.2%
Irish	13	0.2%
Dutch	12	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	3.0%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46556

What city is ZIP code 46556 in?

ZIP code 46556 is primarily assigned to Notre Dame, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46556 in?

ZIP code 46556 falls within St Joseph County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46556 mostly rentals?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 46556 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46556?

48% of residents in ZIP code 46556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46556?

65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 46556?

ZIP code 46556 has an estimated population of 7,858 residents, with a density of 4,771 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46556 in?

ZIP code 46556 observes the EST timezone.