Mishawaka, Indiana

Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka downtown, looking north
Nicknames: 
The Princess City, The Mish
Location of Mishawaka in St. Joseph County, Indiana
Coordinates: 41°39′15″N 86°09′48″W / 41.65417°N 86.16333°W / 41.65417; -86.16333
Country United States
State Indiana
CountySt. Joseph
TownshipsPenn, Clay, Harris
Established1833
Government
 • MayorDave Wood (R)
Area
 • Total
18.25 sq mi (47.26 km2)
 • Land17.90 sq mi (46.35 km2)
 • Water0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
51,063
 • Density2,853.2/sq mi (1,101.61/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
46544-46546
Area code574
FIPS code18-49932
GNIS feature ID2395354
Websitewww.mishawaka.in.gov

Mishawaka (/ˌmɪʃəˈwɑːkə/) is a city on the St. Joseph River, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States. The population was 51,063 as of the 2020 census. Its nickname is "the Princess City". Mishawaka is a principal city of the South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan area.