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ZIP 46619

Pop. 21,729·Saint Joseph County·86th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,289/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.3%
vs US Median
-$676
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ZIP 46619 · $1,289
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,468/yr
At $1,289/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountySaint Joseph County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46619 (South Bend, IN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,729
Median income
$48,081
Median age
37
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
28.3%
18.9%
24.5%
12.6%
15.7%
Under 1828.3%
18–3418.9%
35–5424.5%
55–6412.6%
65+15.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
44.9%
19.6%
38.9%
White44.9%
Black19.6%
Hispanic38.9%
Education (25+)
19.3%
39.9%
26.7%
14.2%
No HS diploma19.3%
HS diploma39.9%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+14.2%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46619 in South Bend, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,649 → $48,081
up 15.4%
Population
20,916 → 21,729
up 3.9%
Renter share
27.1% → 25.7%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
13.7% → 14.2%
+0.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 46619 in South Bend, IN now reports about $48,081, up from $41,649 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 46619 in South Bend, IN adding about 813 residents over the five-year window, up 3.9% on net.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 46619 covers South Bend, IN. The median rent here is $1,289/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($48,081/yr), ZIP 46619 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46619?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46619 (South Bend, IN) is $1,289. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46619 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46619's median rent of $1,289/mo is $676 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46619 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46619 falls in the middle range for Indiana, ranking #86 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,289/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46619?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,289/mo in ZIP 46619. The local median household income is $48,081/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46619?

Rent in ZIP 46619 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 46619 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46619 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,289/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($48,081/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46619 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 46619 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of ZIP 46619 households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46619 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46619 compare to the rest of South Bend?

ZIP 46619 is more affordable than South Bend overall. At $1,289/mo, it's $21 below the South Bend citywide median of $1,310/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46619 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46619 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,289/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 46619's median household income ($48,081/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46619 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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