Notre Dame Indiana Map

About Notre Dame, Indiana

Notre Dame is a locality in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,890. The population density is 2206.3 people per km². Notre Dame is located at 41.7014°N, 86.2378°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46556.

Notre Dame rests in a rolling landscape of fertile Indiana earth, where the sky often stretches wide and a gentle breeze carries the scent of freshly turned soil. It lies 1.4 miles north-north-east of South Bend, IN (from South Bend, IN: bearing 27°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west-north-west of Mishawaka. The terrain, softened by a history of glacial retreat, offers a subtle topography, a gentle rise and fall that guides the eye across fields and towards the shimmering surfaces of nearby lakes and the St. Joseph River. In the late afternoon, especially as summer bleeds into autumn, the sunlight takes on a softened, buttery quality, casting long shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the scattered woodlands and the well-tended grounds. The air itself can feel crisp, carrying a hint of moisture from the Great Lakes region, a palpable presence that speaks of changing seasons. This place, Notre Dame, is intrinsically linked to its renowned university, an institution whose very presence has shaped the surrounding economy and character for generations. The university's influence is evident in the vibrant intellectual hum that permeates the air, an energy that draws scholars and students from afar, infusing the local life with a distinct academic flavor. Beyond the campus, the broader region's economy has historically been tied to agriculture, with broad fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their green and gold hues a constant reminder of the land's bounty. Yet, it is the university's unique spirit, a blend of scholarly pursuit and deep-rooted tradition, that truly defines Notre Dame, making it a place of enduring fascination and quiet contemplation.

About This Notre Dame Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Notre Dame, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.7014, -86.2378. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Notre Dame and St. Joseph County.

Detailed location data for Notre Dame includes the ZIP code (46556), telephone area code (260), county seat of St. Joseph County (South Bend), and school district assignment (South Bend Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Notre Dame is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.