46516 ZIP Code
Elkhart, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46516 |
| City/Town: | Elkhart |
| County: | Elkhart |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,993 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,970 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,841 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,722 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,100 |
| Land Area: | 17.5 sq miles
45.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6789, -85.9480 |
Population Information (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,993 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,591 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,402 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,366 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,732 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,156 | 10.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,640 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,747 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,111 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,953 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,234 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,083 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,895 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,875 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 826 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 375 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $879 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,722 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,706 | 85.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,016 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,158 | 61.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,548 | 38.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,352 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,088 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,524 | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,910 | 38.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,074 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,335 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,320 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,101 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,970 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,427 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,333 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,841 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,547 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,763 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 784 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,952 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,847 | 87.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,387 | 9.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 529 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,535 | 72.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,196 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 435 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 83 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,829 | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,885 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,022 | 13.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,169 | 23.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,114 | 16.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 283 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,772 | 5.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46516 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,091 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 690 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 824 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,193 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,786 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,912 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,697 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,596 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 421 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 496 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46516 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,509 | 78.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,122 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 49 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 385 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 128 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 244 | 1.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46516 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 545 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,751 | 39.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 551 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,520 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 573 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 111 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 412 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 826 | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,638 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 945 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 554 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 321 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,290 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,188 | 55.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,874 | 41.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,613 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46516 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,023 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,109 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,750 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 965 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 432 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,715 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46516 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,044 | 65.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 186 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 600 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 893 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 805 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 472 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,244 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 478 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46516 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 323 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 785 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,420 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,501 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,648 | 12.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,551 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,765 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,053 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,676 | 26.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46516 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 367 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,742 | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,423 | 24.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,535 | 40.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,174 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 481 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46516 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,631 | 82.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 161 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,822 | 15.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46516 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,112 | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,041 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,301 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,252 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46516 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 374 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,059 | 28.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,597 | 22.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,521 | 21.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 978 | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 441 | 6.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 172 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,051 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $444 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $879 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,706 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,458 | 38.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,580 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,878 | 24.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,628 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,477 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,906 | 24.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46516 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,818 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,879 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,206 | 44.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,166 | 18.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,465 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46516 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,141 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 348 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 413 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,002 | 56.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,453 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 925 | 13.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,643 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,561 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,903 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,862 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 634 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,911 | 59.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,317 | 27.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46516 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,199 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,523 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,260 | 72.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,011 | 22.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 537 | 11.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 252 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,755 | 86.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 509 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,238 | 832.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,238 | 832.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,238 | 832.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 23.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 43 | 8.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,750 | 736.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 9.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46516 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,627 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,574 | 78.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,053 | 21.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,571 | 19.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 159 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 247 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 76 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46516 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,706 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,715 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
Elkhart, IN46516