ZIP Code 46526
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Goshen · Elkhart County · Indiana
- Population
- 30,671
- Median income
- $67,461
- Median home value
- $204,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.0%
- Land area
- 173.7 sq mi
177/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46526 in Goshen, Indiana has a population of 30,671. The median household income is $67,461, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $204,200, 27% below the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 173.7 square miles in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana. The area is home to 30,671 residents, producing a population density of 177 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46526 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46526 sits at $67,461 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,522. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $204,200 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,133 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elkhart County, so you can benchmark 46526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,522
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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