Elkhart, IN

Census ZIP code profile for Elkhart, IN — 3 ZIPs, total population 97,528. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Elkhart, IN is covered by 3 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 97,528 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Elkhart splits its residents across 3 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Elkhart, the median household income averages $59,699 and per-capita income averages $30,850. Poverty rate runs at 15.0% and unemployment at 3.7%. On housing, the average median home value is $176,133 with median rent of $1,022 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 3 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Elkhart against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Elkhart as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

97,528

Population

$59,699

Median Income

$176,133

Median Home Value

37.3

Median Age

How much do residents of Elkhart earn?

Median Household Income
$59,699
Per Capita Income
$30,850
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%

What does housing look like in Elkhart?

Median Home Value
$176,133
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
Owner Occupied
66.0%
Housing Units
42,400

Who lives in Elkhart?

Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
High School+
57.4%
Avg Commute
20 min
Foreign Born
12.1%

ZIP Codes in Elkhart, IN

Side-by-side: Compare 46514 vs 46516 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
46514 40,263 403 America/Indiana/Indianapolis
46516 33,501 726 America/Indiana/Indianapolis
46517 23,764 249 America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Elkhart, IN?
Elkhart, IN has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 97,528, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Elkhart?
The average median household income across Elkhart, IN ZIP codes is $59,699. The poverty rate is 15.0%.
What is the cost of living in Elkhart?
The average median home value in Elkhart, IN is $176,133. Median rent is $1,022/month. 66.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.