46517 ZIP Code
Elkhart, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46517 |
| City/Town: | Elkhart |
| County: | Elkhart |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,711 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,519 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,183 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,323 |
| Median Home Value: | $157,000 |
| Land Area: | 36.9 sq miles
95.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6273, -85.9979 |
Population Information (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,711 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,903 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,808 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,781 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,153 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,246 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,308 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,729 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,167 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,400 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,394 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,406 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,296 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,213 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 986 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 632 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $157,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $845 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,323 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,295 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,028 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,582 | 60.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,713 | 39.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,494 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,069 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,052 | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,523 | 39.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,950 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,296 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,919 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 685 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,519 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,604 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,315 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,183 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,445 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,151 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 294 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,566 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,014 | 90.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 707 | 5.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 430 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,588 | 65.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,844 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 189 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 76 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,652 | 13.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,355 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,321 | 19.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,275 | 31.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,081 | 19.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 455 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,739 | 10.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46517 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 712 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 319 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,100 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 998 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,274 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,899 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,245 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,090 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 286 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 372 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46517 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,516 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,679 | 22.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 158 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 414 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46517 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 125 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 402 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,558 | 37.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 438 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,257 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 465 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 456 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 737 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,959 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 878 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 524 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 251 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.1% | 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 (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,297 | 83.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,193 | 56.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,469 | 35.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,409 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46517 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,097 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,700 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,581 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 407 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 328 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,185 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46517 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,725 | 65.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 206 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 99 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 322 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 622 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,155 | 11.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 779 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 415 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46517 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 221 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 920 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,542 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,182 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,203 | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,404 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,380 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 601 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 870 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46517 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,340 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,654 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,354 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,413 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 353 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46517 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,675 | 82.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 127 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,385 | 14.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 84 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46517 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 769 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,970 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,742 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,814 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46517 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 317 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 660 | 11.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,613 | 28.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,121 | 20.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,216 | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 559 | 10.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,087 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $845 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.38 |
Households (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,295 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,904 | 42.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,660 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,891 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,916 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,457 | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,481 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46517 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,410 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,332 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,620 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 236 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 983 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,587 | 34.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46517 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,897 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 112 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 344 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,525 | 51.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,985 | 28.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 931 | 13.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,994 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 987 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,706 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,282 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 344 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,689 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,249 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46517 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,301 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,084 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,910 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 876 | 28.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 260 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 298 | 9.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,290 | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 539 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,421 | 634.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,421 | 634.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,421 | 634.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 9.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 7.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,222 | 597.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46517 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,930 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,156 | 72.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,774 | 27.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,431 | 25.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 235 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 56 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 52 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46517 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,295 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,622 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Elkhart, IN46517