Goshen, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46526
Elkhart County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,671
- 177/sq mi High-density area
- $67,461
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goshen pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 177
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46526 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46526 (Goshen, IN) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.4 in 2023 to 218.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, with 30,671 residents across 173.7 square miles, a density of 177 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46526 reports a modest median household income of $67,461 (8% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,522. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $204,200 (6% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,133; 68.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Elkhart County, so 46526 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goshen, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46526.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
153 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
69 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46526, Goshen, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,671
Population
173.7
Area (sq mi)
177
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46526?
34.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
13.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,461
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,522
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46526 ranks nationally
Goshen, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,461 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,639housing units
12,639
Total Housing Units
11,402
Occupied Units
1,237
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,200
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,133
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46526 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 150 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 166 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 197 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 205 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 218 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 879 business establishments in ZIP 46526, employing approximately 24,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,168,860,000.
879
Businesses
24,602
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 153 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 69 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 68 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46526 vs 46553 →
ZIP 46526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46516
Elkhart (46516)
33,501 residents
- 46526
Goshen (46526)
30,671 residents
- 46528
Goshen (46528)
26,104 residents
- 46517
Elkhart (46517)
23,764 residents
- 46550 12,311
Nappanee (46550)
12,311 residents
- 46553 3,428
New Paris (46553)
3,428 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46526 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46553
New Paris (46553)
$89,417 median income
- 46550
Nappanee (46550)
$84,084 median income
- 46528
Goshen (46528)
$81,529 median income
- 46526
Goshen (46526)
$67,461 median income
- 46517
Elkhart (46517)
$56,772 median income
- 46516
Elkhart (46516)
$56,492 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46526 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46526, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,671 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46526 in?
ZIP code 46526 (Goshen) is located in Elkhart County, Indiana. Elkhart County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elkhart-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46526?
ZIP code 46526 in Goshen, IN has a population of 30,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46526?
The median household income in ZIP 46526 is $67,461, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46526?
The median home value in ZIP 46526 is $204,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46526 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46526?
ZIP code 46526 has 879 business establishments employing approximately 24,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46526 are: Retail trade (153), Health care and social assistance (113), Other services (except public administration) (105). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46526 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46526?
In ZIP code 46526, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46526 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46526?
In ZIP code 46526, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46526 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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