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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 46517 has 24,006 residents and 8,630 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, slightly younger than the state (38.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (60.1%, much lower than the state average of 77.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6%, which is much higher than the state average (8.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (3.9%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	24,006Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	25,438Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	24,818Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	650.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$53,263Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,630Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$168,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	23,851	22,970	22,891	23,361	23,959	24,162	24,489	26,177	26,468	26,526	26,197	26,711	25,438
Decennial Census	23,764	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	24,006	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.9

Male Median Age: 34.2

Female Median Age: 37.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	808	929	1,033	996	808	700	682	748	745	697	727	664	644	530	450	276	151	148
Female	830	828	919	971	713	743	774	734	759	781	730	771	750	586	512	300	255	314
Total	1,638	1,757	1,952	1,967	1,521	1,443	1,456	1,482	1,504	1,478	1,457	1,435	1,394	1,116	962	576	406	462

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	14,422	50.60%
Black:	2,349	8.24%
Hispanic:*	6,867	24.09%
Asian:	193	0.68%
American Indian:	221	0.78%
Hawaiian:	13	0.05%
Other:	4,435	15.56%
Total:	28,500	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	11,736	48.89%	34.2 years
Females:	12,270	51.11%	37.5 years
Total:	24,006	100%	35.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	21,769	85.58%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	610	2.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	996	3.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,063	12.03%
Total Population:	25,438	100%
Total Native Population:	22,379	87.97%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,059	12.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $53,263, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,823 (25.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,768. Family households earn a median of $62,656 versus $36,749 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,907). By gender, male median income is $49,715 and female is $37,419, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,296 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (34.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$42,440	$42,071	$41,247	$41,662	$44,179	$46,006	$47,546	$49,618	$51,495	$49,372	$53,331	$52,519	$53,263
Median Family Income	$51,074	$51,089	$49,334	$48,236	$49,919	$51,605	$52,042	$53,981	$57,597	$57,822	$60,997	$63,315	$62,656
Median NonFamily Income	$26,869	$26,630	$26,038	$27,828	$26,421	$25,583	$27,065	$27,969	$30,141	$30,536	$32,172	$34,622	$36,749
Median Male Income	$40,818	$41,291	$39,291	$38,115	$37,512	$43,035	$46,342	$47,426	$48,130	$46,327	$48,495	$50,008	$49,715
Median Female Income	$29,345	$31,055	$31,300	$31,769	$35,174	$32,469	$32,078	$30,864	$30,143	$31,795	$33,462	$36,223	$37,419

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,140	58.76%
Unemployed:	185	0.98%
Not In Labor Force:	7,633	40.26%
Total:	18,958	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,550	22.89%
Service:	1,717	15.41%
Sales and Office:	2,008	18.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,037	9.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,828	34.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,140	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $168,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $47,400 (39.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,900. The median gross rent is $942, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $331 (54.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $218. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.39% (64.07% with a mortgage, 35.93% free-and-clear) and renters 38.61% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.20%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.20%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$121,100	$120,400	$114,800	$114,400	$117,100	$116,800	$127,100	$125,100	$136,600	$133,300	$141,900	$157,000	$168,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	227	6.83%
$500 to $999:	1,665	50.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,031	31.03%
$1,500 to $1,999:	161	4.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	17	0.51%
$3,000 or more:	116	3.49%
No Rent:	106	3.19%
Total:	3,323	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$611	$619	$642	$661	$666	$665	$689	$704	$724	$741	$766	$845	$942

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,385	39.33%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,898	22.05%
Renter Occupied:	3,323	38.61%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,606	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,606	86.80%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,309	13.20%
Total Housing Units:	9,915	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,425	64.80%
Multi-Family Units:	3,091	31.17%
Other Units:	399	4.02%
Total Housing Units:	9,915	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 14.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 80.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 12.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 17.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.52%). College enrollment is 10.74%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,319	8.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,709	10.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,620	42.04%
Some college, no degree:	2,727	17.32%
Associate's degree:	1,053	6.69%
Bachelor's degree:	1,726	10.96%
Graduate or professional degree:	592	3.76%
Total:	15,746	100%
High school or higher:	12,718	80.77%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,318	14.72%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	14,259	52.90%
Public Insurance:	9,549	35.43%
No Insurance:	3,147	11.68%
Total:	26,955	100%
Has Health Insurance:	23,808	88.32%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	17.2%	18.8%	17.2%	17.8%	20.0%	18.5%	17.7%	17.8%	15.5%	15.7%	14.4%	17.0%	17.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	101	1.55%
Kindergarten:	455	6.97%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,232	49.52%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,038	31.22%
College or graduate school:	701	10.74%
Total:	6,527	100%
Early Childhood:	556	8.52%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,725	87.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Elkhart, Indiana
Names to Avoid:	Concord, Dunlap
County:	Elkhart County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:37:53 AM
Population:	24,006 [See All]
Area Code:	574
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.6173, -85.9817
Land Area:	36.915 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/46517/zip-code-46517.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,091Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	563Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,080Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,467Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,083Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	498Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$133,779,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$532,447,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	10,214Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Elkhart-Goshen, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:	21140Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	206,868Source: Census
MSA:	Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:	36.915 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.006 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	3958.58 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1820728Source: Census
Place Name:	Elkhart city; IndianaSource: Census

ZIP Code 46517 in Elkhart, IN

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 46517

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46517

Sources & References