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Elkhart, TX

Town in Anderson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75839.

Population

1,701

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,104

ZIP codes

1

Elkhart and its ZIP codes

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Elkhart at a glance

  • Elkhart is about 9.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,891, 33% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,300 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $756 a month.

Local data for Elkhart, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elkhart, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,891

Poverty rate

28.0%

Median home value

$107,300

Median rent

$756/mo

Homeownership

65.3%

Bachelor's or higher

8.8%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

29.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (381), Irish Americans (207), Mexican Americans (147).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Elkhart.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,155

20,563 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,581

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$355M

FY 2026, $6,137 per person

PPP loans

$1.79M

77 loans, 217 jobs reported

Anderson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Elkhart, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.3%
  • Carpooled5.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elkhart, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

577

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

42

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 35°F

46.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elkhart, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.7%

U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts

ZIP codes in Elkhart

1 in or overlapping Elkhart. Population shown

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Cities near Elkhart

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PalestineCity8.7 mi19.5
GrapelandCity11 mi2.6
OakwoodTown16 mi1.1
NechesCensus-designated place17 mi1
LatexoCity19 mi1
CrockettCity23 mi8.9
RuskCity28 mi7.2
JacksonvilleCity29 mi15.1
CuneyTown29 mi1.6
FrankstonTown29 mi2.5
AltoTown30 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elkhart, TX in?
Elkhart is in Anderson County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Elkhart, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Elkhart include 75839.
What is the population of Elkhart, TX?
About 1,701 people live in Elkhart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elkhart?
Nearby places include Palestine (8.7 mi), Grapeland (11 mi), Oakwood (16 mi), Neches (17 mi), Latexo (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023