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Goshen, IN
City in Elkhart County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46526.
Population
34,420
Land area
17.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,920
ZIP codes
1
Goshen and its ZIP codes
Goshen at a glance
- Goshen is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $59,184, 18% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,900 (15% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Goshen, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices3
- Parks28
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants120
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Goshen, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,184
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$184,900
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,777), German Americans (6,945), Puerto Ricans (1,636).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elkhart County. PPP loans are for Goshen.
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
How people get to work
Goshen, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled17.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goshen, 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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goshen, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Goshen
1 in or overlapping Goshen. Population shown
Cities near Goshen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New ParisCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| DunlapCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.9 |
| MillersburgTown | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| MiddleburyTown | 9.2 mi | 4.6 |
| WakarusaTown | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| BristolTown | 9.7 mi | 5.3 |
| ElkhartCity | 10 mi | 28.1 |
| MilfordTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SyracuseTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| NappaneeCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| VistulaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Simonton LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| OsceolaTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Shipshewana LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goshen, IN in?
- Goshen is in Elkhart County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Goshen, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Goshen include 46526.
- What is the population of Goshen, IN?
- About 34,420 people live in Goshen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goshen?
- Nearby places include New Paris (5.1 mi), Benton (5.8 mi), Dunlap (6.1 mi), Millersburg (8 mi), Middlebury (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023