ZIP Code 46517 -- Elkhart, IN

Elkhart | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
25,433
Unknown
Median Income
$56,772
Home Value
$177,200
Median Rent
$938
Median Age
37.60
Diversity Index
72.20
Very High
Cost of Living
69.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.8%

About ZIP Code 46517

ZIP code 46517 in Elkhart, Indiana is a unknown area with a population of 25,433. The median household income is $56,772, which is This is 24% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $177,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 69.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.60 years. Approximately 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Elkhart, IN.

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Population & Age

Total Population
25,433
Median Age
37.60
Male Population
12,706
50.0%
Female Population
12,727
50.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
72.20 Very High
White
56.6%
Black or African American
11.0%
Hispanic or Latino
30.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
13.8%
Other Race
17.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$56,772
Mean Household Income
$77,543
Per Capita Income
$29,231
Below Poverty Line
17.0%

This is 24% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Rent
$938
Total Housing Units
10,007
Occupied Units
8,940
Vacant Units
1,067
10.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1974
Owner Occupied
63.3%
Renter Occupied
36.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.1x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 63.3% Renter 36.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 80.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.8%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
11,711
Employment Rate
97.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.0%
Carpool
19.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.7%

Cost of Living Index

69.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 46517 is 30.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

46550
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Pop: 12,843 Income: $84,084
46516
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Pop: 31,871 Income: $56,492
46573
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46526
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46514
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Pop: 42,389 Income: $65,833
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46540
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Other ZIP Codes in Elkhart

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
46514 42,389 $65,833 $197,800
46516 31,871 $56,492 $153,400

Other ZIP Codes in Elkhart

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
46514 Elkhart 42,389 $65,833
46526 Foraker 33,668 $67,461
46516 Elkhart 31,871 $56,492
46528 Zcta 46528 26,248 $81,529
46540 Middlebury 12,993 $96,615
46550 Nappanee 12,843 $84,084

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 46517

ZIP code 46517 (Elkhart, IN) has a total population of 25,433 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 46517 is $56,772 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 24% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 46517 is primarily located in Elkhart, Indiana (IN). It falls within Elkhart County.

The median home value in ZIP code 46517 is $177,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $938.

The median age in ZIP code 46517 is 37.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 46517 has a cost of living index of 69.24 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 46517, 15.57% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.77% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 46517 is 2.80%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 4.72% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.