ZIP Code 46517 - Elkhart Indiana

ZIP Code 46517 is located in Elkhart Indiana. Portions of 46517 are also in Dunlap and Goshen and Concord Township (Elkhart County) and Baugo Township and Olive Township (Elkhart County) and Harrison Township (Elkhart County). 46517 is entirely within Elkhart County. Regionally, it is located in the Southbend-Elkhart Area.

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ZIP Code 46517 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameElkhart
Primary CountyElkhart County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)26,711
Area Code(s)574
Current Time
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46517 Demographics

46517 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 46517 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46517 is White. The current unemployment level in 46517 is 2.9%.

Population26,711
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density695 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,907
Percentage High Income Households1.2%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$53,331
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$52,300
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)2.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 66.55%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 45.23%

46517 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White19,37766.51%
Black1,9396.66%
Hispanic7,48125.68%
Asian1410.48%
Native American1780.61%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander190.07%

46517 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White3,45148.04%
Black7149.94%
Hispanic2,94741.03%
Asian540.75%
Native American130.18%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.06%

46517 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,0599.14%
Bachelor Degree1,46912.68%
High School Diploma4,62539.93%
No High School Diploma3643.14%
GED or Alternate6845.91%
1 or More Years of College1,80715.6%
Associates Degree9488.19%
Masters Degree5074.38%
Professional Degree930.8%
Doctorate Degree260.22%

46517 Geography

Coordinates41.62224960,-85.99822235
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 46517
RegionSouthbend-Elkhart Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaElkhart-Goshen, IN
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Area38 Square Miles

46517 Politics

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46517 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion56b - Elkhart Till Plains

46517 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16192838495862605342332240
Avg Max Temp (°F)31364760728184827563493660
Avg Precip (In.)1.961.762.693.463.524.033.633.873.593.012.982.7537.26

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