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South Bend city, IN

ZIP 46617 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46617

46617 has a population of 10,402 with a median age of 35.0 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.2%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
14.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.4%-30% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.4%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
19.1%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.7%-67% vs US avg
x
High school
15.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
60.0%+78% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.0%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.1%+31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
61.7%+344% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.5%+908% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 46617

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
61.7%+344% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.6%-52% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.5%+908% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,402
Median age35.0
Poverty rate16.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.2%
Hispanic8.3%
Black14.0%
Asian2.7%
Foreign-born61.7%