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Elkhart, IN
City in Elkhart County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46514, 46516, 46517.
Population
53,733
Land area
28.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,911
ZIP codes
3
Elkhart and its ZIP codes
Elkhart at a glance
- Elkhart is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $51,028, 29% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,500 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $998 a month.
Local data for Elkhart, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkhart, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,028
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$139,500
Median rent
$998/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,864), German Americans (6,702), Irish Americans (2,631).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elkhart County. PPP loans are for Elkhart.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
$137M
1,006 loans, 14,808 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elkhart, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkhart, 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 zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkhart, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.3%
U.S. 33.3% +14.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Elkhart
3 in or overlapping Elkhart. Population shown
Cities near Elkhart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Simonton LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| DunlapCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.9 |
| OsceolaTown | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| BristolTown | 7 mi | 5.3 |
| GrangerCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 24.6 |
| Edwardsburg, MIVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GoshenCity | 10 mi | 17.9 |
| MishawakaCity | 11 mi | 18.1 |
| WakarusaTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| VistulaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| MiddleburyTown | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| Indian VillageTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Notre DameCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| New ParisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| RoselandTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Cassopolis, MIVillage | 15 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkhart, IN in?
- Elkhart is in Elkhart County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Elkhart, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elkhart include 46514, 46516, 46517.
- What is the population of Elkhart, IN?
- About 53,733 people live in Elkhart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkhart?
- Nearby places include Simonton Lake (3.8 mi), Dunlap (4.2 mi), Osceola (6.5 mi), Bristol (7 mi), Granger (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023