ZIP Code 46526 in Goshen, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Goshen, Indiana
City Alias:Foraker
County:Elkhart County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:37:56 AM
Population:33,170 [See All]
Area Code:574
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.5555, -85.8574
Land Area:67.066 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46526 has 33,170 residents and 12,030 households (average 2.68 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 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7%, which is much higher than the state average (8.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (3.9%).

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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:33,170Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:33,527Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:34,199Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:494.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,864Source: Census ACS
Households:12,030Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$192,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.68Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--32,47032,64433,13732,95733,23632,82732,35932,51333,11732,97032,87433,33933,527
Decennial Census30,671------------------33,170------
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

Female Median Age: 37.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1911,1661,3001,2611,2151,0661,0681,035951855819921780790558429354371
Female1,1181,1281,2491,2131,1471,0411,0221,069872932847952859866763656511795
Total2,3092,2942,5492,4742,3622,1072,0902,1041,8231,7871,6661,8731,6391,6561,3211,0858651,166
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23,61261.17%
Black:7211.87%
Hispanic:*8,85922.95%
Asian:4931.28%
American Indian:2820.73%
Hawaiian:100.03%
Other:4,62611.98%
Total:38,603100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16,13048.63%34.0 years
Females:17,04051.37%37.9 years
Total:33,170100%35.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,97783.45%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7932.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,7045.08%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,05314.19%
Total Population:33,527100%
Total Native Population:28,77085.81%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,75714.19%
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 $65,864, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,792 (39.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,594. Family households earn a median of $78,013 versus $39,359 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,654). By gender, male median income is $53,363 and female is $41,105, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,258 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is a bit lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.4%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,072$48,054$47,863$48,302$49,240$50,502$52,261$54,187$56,270$58,286$60,519$60,980$65,864
Median Family Income$55,256$56,487$56,581$54,205$56,692$60,812$63,892$64,958$70,000$72,743$71,068$73,286$78,013
Median NonFamily Income$27,509$27,172$27,593$27,583$27,064$28,482$30,224$30,970$29,862$30,607$33,348$34,618$39,359
Median Male Income$41,267$41,672$41,560$41,709$41,653$44,229$46,405$47,220$47,129$48,667$50,019$50,776$53,363
Median Female Income$30,044$29,544$30,076$28,870$29,406$29,133$31,781$33,366$34,458$37,464$38,850$40,213$41,105
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:15,29859.67%
Unemployed:6962.71%
Not In Labor Force:9,64437.62%
Total:25,638100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,80031.38%
Service:1,76411.53%
Sales and Office:2,69617.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,61710.57%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4,42128.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,298100%
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 $192,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $69,700 (56.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,700. The median gross rent is $1,061, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $318 (42.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $273. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.75% (61.03% with a mortgage, 38.97% free-and-clear) and renters 31.25% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.09%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$123,200$124,100$120,200$122,000$121,500$123,200$125,300$133,900$139,200$148,100$157,300$180,900$192,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2005.60%
$500 to $999:1,30536.54%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,53542.99%
$1,500 to $1,999:3078.60%
$2,000 to $2,499:1073.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:200.56%
No Rent:972.72%
Total:3,571100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$743$754$749$717$719$727$751$770$788$825$906$1,013$1,061
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,79541.96%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,06226.79%
Renter Occupied:3,57131.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,428100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,42890.91%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,1429.09%
Total Housing Units:12,570100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:8,71369.32%
Multi-Family Units:2,52320.07%
Other Units:1,33410.61%
Total Housing Units:12,570100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.00% 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 82.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 14.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.68%). College enrollment is 17.93%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:2,0439.55%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,7608.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,98537.31%
Some college, no degree:3,28015.33%
Associate's degree:1,1965.59%
Bachelor's degree:2,91913.64%
Graduate or professional degree:2,21610.36%
Total:21,399100%
High school or higher:17,59682.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,13524.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:19,92754.93%
Public Insurance:11,43031.51%
No Insurance:4,92213.57%
Total:36,279100%
Has Health Insurance:31,35786.43%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.8%9.8%10.2%11.5%10.0%9.4%10.3%10.6%8.1%7.9%8.5%6.0%7.3%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:3995.11%
Kindergarten:4305.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,03651.68%
High school (grades 9-12):1,54419.77%
College or graduate school:1,40017.93%
Total:7,809100%
Early Childhood:82910.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,01076.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46526 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 879 business establishments, employing about 24,602 people with an annual payroll of $1,168,860,000. USPS data shows 12,761 residential mailboxes and 833 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,761Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:833Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,553Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:9,204Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:952Source: USPS
# of Businesses:879Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$295,449,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,168,860,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:24,602Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46526 is located in Elkhart County, Indiana, within the Elkhart-Goshen, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21140) and Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 206,868 people, about 16.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 46526. It covers 67.066 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.504 sq mi.

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:67.066 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.504 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:1828386Source: Census
Place Name:Goshen city; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46527 | | 46524

Schools in ZIP Code 46526


ZIP Code 46526 is part of 2 school districts, including: Fairfield Community Schools (Grades KG thru 12) and Goshen Community Schools (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 11 public schools and 7 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Fairfield Jr-Sr High School 67530 US 33
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Fairfield Community Schools
Benton Elementary School 68350 Cr 31
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Fairfield Community Schools
Chandler Elementary School 419 S 8th St
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Goshen High School 401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Model Elementary School 412 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Parkside Elementary School 1202 S 7th St
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Goshen Junior High School 1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Waterford Elementary School 65560 Sr 15
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
West Goshen Elementary School 215 Dewey Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Prairie View Elementary School 1730 Regent St
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Goshen Intermediate School 925 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Goshen Community Schools
Hillside Mennonite W 26328 County Road 38
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Private School
Bethany Christian Schools 2904 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Private School
Harrison Christian School 64784 County Road 11
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Private School
St John The Evangelist Catholic School 117 W Monroe St
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Private School
Bashor Alternative School 62226 C.r. 15
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Private School
Morning Star School 24915 County Road 142
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Private School
Willow Spring School 65265 County Road 13
Goshen, IN 46526
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46526


Goshen College 1700 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526-4794
Type: Post Secondary
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary 3003 Benham Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517-1999
Type: Post Secondary
Bethel University 1001 Bethel Circle
Mishawaka, IN 46545-5591
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Granger 445 E University Dr
Granger, IN 46530
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana University-South Bend 1700 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46615-7111
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral 220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601-3415
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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