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Granger, IN

Census-designated place in St. Joseph County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46530, 46545, 46635.

Population

30,321

Land area

24.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,234

ZIP codes

3

Granger and its ZIP codes

Full map

Granger at a glance

  • Granger is about 6.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • It is the 35th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $123,318 a year, 71% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,100 (52% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,656 a month.

Local data for Granger, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Granger, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$123,318

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$331,100

Median rent

$1,656/mo

Homeownership

95.3%

Bachelor's or higher

56.3%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

21.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,184), Irish Americans (5,794), Polish Americans (2,096).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Joseph County. PPP loans are for Granger.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,097

121,917 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,030

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.9B

FY 2026, $6,815 per person

PPP loans

$76.9M

942 loans, 9,324 jobs reported

St. Joseph County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Granger, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.0%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home13.3%

Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Granger, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

578

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

232

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

40.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Granger, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.9%

U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Granger

3 in or overlapping Granger. Population shown

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Cities near Granger

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Edwardsburg, MIVillage4.4 mi0.9
OsceolaTown5 mi1.3
MishawakaCity5.1 mi18.1
Indian VillageTown6.7 mi0.1
Notre DameCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.2
Simonton LakeCensus-designated place7.3 mi3.4
RoselandTown7.6 mi0.4
ElkhartCity8.3 mi28.1
South BendCity8.9 mi41.9
Niles, MICity11 mi5.8
Gilmer ParkCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
ArdmoreCensus-designated place12 mi1.5
DunlapCensus-designated place12 mi4.9
Cassopolis, MIVillage13 mi2
WyattCensus-designated place14 mi1
Chain-O-LakesCensus-designated place14 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Granger, IN in?
Granger is in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Granger, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Granger include 46530, 46545, 46635.
What is the population of Granger, IN?
About 30,321 people live in Granger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Granger?
Nearby places include Edwardsburg, MI (4.4 mi), Osceola (5 mi), Mishawaka (5.1 mi), Indian Village (6.7 mi), Notre Dame (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023