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Bristol, IN
Town in Elkhart County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46507.
Population
2,128
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
401
ZIP codes
1
Bristol and its ZIP codes
Bristol at a glance
- Bristol is about 2.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,188, 7% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,500 (5% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,099 a month.
Local data for Bristol, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bristol, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,188
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$229,500
Median rent
$1,099/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (409), Irish Americans (327), Polish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elkhart County. PPP loans are for Bristol.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,710
126,935 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,348
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,288 per person
PPP loans
$40.9M
174 loans, 4,544 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bristol, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled29.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bristol, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
340
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bristol, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bristol
1 in or overlapping Bristol. Population shown
Cities near Bristol
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VistulaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| MiddleburyTown | 6.9 mi | 4.6 |
| ElkhartCity | 7 mi | 28.1 |
| Simonton LakeCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| DunlapCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.9 |
| GoshenCity | 9.7 mi | 17.9 |
| White Pigeon, MIVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Shipshewana LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Constantine, MIVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| ShipshewanaTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| OsceolaTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Edwardsburg, MIVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| GrangerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 24.6 |
| MillersburgTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bristol, IN in?
- Bristol is in Elkhart County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Bristol, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bristol include 46507.
- What is the population of Bristol, IN?
- About 2,128 people live in Bristol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bristol?
- Nearby places include Vistula (5.9 mi), Middlebury (6.9 mi), Elkhart (7 mi), Simonton Lake (7.5 mi), Dunlap (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023