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Mishawaka, Indiana · ZIP 46545

Mishawaka — ZIP 46545

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Mishawaka (46545) scores 43/100 — Below Average for Mishawaka. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $222K.

43OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$222K
Median rent$1,278/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$222K

Median Rent

$1,278/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,989

Violent Crime

765

Property Crime

3,224

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saint Joseph County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Bittersweet Elementary SchoolPK–05494
75%
63%
Elsie Rogers Elementary SchoolPK–05361
57%
47%
Schmucker Middle School06–081,041
50%
58%
Penn High School09–123,687
49%
67%
Walt Disney Elementary SchoolKG–05512
40%
40%
Battell Elementary SchoolKG–06291
32%
27%
Liberty Elementary SchoolKG–06446
24%
23%
John J Young Middle School07–08709
17%
26%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

26,581

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46545 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46545 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46545 is approximately $222K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46545 in Mishawaka has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.