ZIP Code 46526 -- Foraker, IN

Elkhart | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
33,668
Unknown
Median Income
$67,461
Home Value
$204,200
Median Rent
$1,133
Median Age
34.90
Diversity Index
62.00
High
Cost of Living
81.5
below average
Unemployment
4.0%

About ZIP Code 46526

ZIP code 46526 in Foraker, Indiana is a unknown area with a population of 33,668. The median household income is $67,461, which is This is 10% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $204,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 81.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 34.90 years. Approximately 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Elkhart, IN.

Population & Age

Total Population
33,668
Median Age
34.90
Male Population
16,145
48.0%
Female Population
17,523
52.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
62.00 High
White
71.5%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
27.4%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
1.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
14.6%
Other Race
9.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$67,461
Mean Household Income
$87,341
Per Capita Income
$31,522
Below Poverty Line
12.8%

This is 10% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$204,200
Median Rent
$1,133
Total Housing Units
12,639
Occupied Units
11,402
Vacant Units
1,237
9.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1982
Owner Occupied
68.8%
Renter Occupied
31.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 68.8% Renter 31.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
15,781
Employment Rate
96.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
75.8%
Carpool
14.6%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
4.4%

Cost of Living Index

81.5
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 46526 is 18.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Elkhart

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
46514 Elkhart 42,389 $65,833
46516 Elkhart 31,871 $56,492
46528 Zcta 46528 26,248 $81,529
46517 Elkhart 25,433 $56,772
46540 Middlebury 12,993 $96,615
46550 Nappanee 12,843 $84,084

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 46526

ZIP code 46526 (Foraker, IN) has a total population of 33,668 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 34.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 46526 is $67,461 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 10% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 46526 is primarily located in Foraker, Indiana (IN). It falls within Elkhart County.

The median home value in ZIP code 46526 is $204,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,133.

The median age in ZIP code 46526 is 34.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 46526 has a cost of living index of 81.52 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 46526, 25.96% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.45% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 46526 is 4.00%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.38% 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.