46517 ZIP Code – Elkhart, Indiana
46517 is a large ZIP code in Elkhart, Indiana, part of Elkhart County with a population of approximately 26,711 residents. The median household income is $52,519 — below the Indiana average and below the national average. At $157,000, median home values run below the national average, with 63.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $845 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 22% apartments (increasing).
At 1.6%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 17.1%, above the national average. An estimated 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 35.0, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 46516, 46561, 46573.
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ZIP 46517 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46517 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $157k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $845 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.7% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46516 – Elkhart
- 46561 – Osceola
- 46573 – Wakarusa
- 46514 – Elkhart
- 46544 – Mishawaka
- 46526 – Goshen
- 46545 – Mishawaka
- 46530 – Granger
- 46528 – Goshen
- 46595 – Wyatt
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46516 | ELKHART | 30,993 | $52,970 |
| 46561 | OSCEOLA | 14,658 | $80,853 |
| 46573 | WAKARUSA | 3,874 | $80,071 |
| 46514 | ELKHART | 41,248 | $60,300 |
| 46544 | MISHAWAKA | 30,817 | $59,024 |