Elkhart County GIS Maps
Elkhart County, Indiana, has 207,047 residents across 88,119 parcels and covers 463.2 square miles. The population grew 4.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Elkhart County is 18039.
Elkhart is the county's largest population center. Elkhart County also includes 11 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 33 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Elkhart County Trends
- Population
- 207,047▴
- Median Home Value
- $194,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 32,823▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Elkhart County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Elkhart County Parcels
Elkhart County has 88,119 mapped parcels covering 287,021 acres. The median lot size is 0.42 acres. 5,917 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 65,912 distinct owner names. Owner names, site addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Elkhart County Parcel viewer here.
Elkhart County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 88,119 | 100% |
| Owner name | 88,119 | 100% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 88,119 | 100% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 87,591 | 99.4% |
| Parcel boundary | 88,119 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Elkhart County parcel records.
Elkhart County Population
Elkhart County had 207,047 residents in 2020. That was 4.8% higher than in 2010. Elkhart County added 24,256 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 447 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Elkhart, Elkhart and Goshen.
Population Trend in Elkhart County IN
Elkhart County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Elkhart County Zip Codes
Elkhart County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Elkhart (46514), Elkhart (46516) and Goshen (46526). Elkhart is the largest zip by population, with about 42,048 residents or 20% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 53% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Elkhart County IN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46514 | Elkhart | 42,048 | ▴ 4.4% |
| 46516 | Elkhart | 33,670 | ▴ 0.5% |
| 46526 | Goshen | 33,170 | ▴ 8.1% |
| 46528 | Goshen | 27,223 | ▴ 4.3% |
| 46517 | Elkhart | 24,006 | ▴ 1% |
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Elkhart County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Elkhart County Demographics
Elkhart County has a median age of 35.5, which makes the county a little younger than Indiana overall. About 27.6% of residents are under 18, while 15.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 28.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Elkhart County IN
Median Age
35.5
Under 18
27.6%
Age 65+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
19.7%
Elkhart County School Districts
Elkhart County is served by 7 public school districts with 32,823 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Elkhart Community Schools, Goshen Community Schools and Concord Community Schools. Those three districts account for about 67% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Elkhart County IN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Community Schools | 10,435 | 31.8% | ▾ -4.5% |
| Goshen Community Schools | 6,242 | 19% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Concord Community Schools | 5,212 | 15.9% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Middlebury Community Schools | 4,028 | 12.3% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Wa-Nee Community Schools | 2,848 | 8.7% | ▾ -0.3% |
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Elkhart County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Elkhart County Housing & Real Estate
Elkhart County has a median home value of $194,400 and a median gross rent of $1,023. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Indiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $331,375 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Elkhart County Housing Mix
Elkhart County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Elkhart County Housing Trends
Elkhart County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County has 8,124 business listings across 783 categories. The largest categories in Elkhart County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (288, 3.5%), Auto Repair (174, 2.1%), and Business Manufacturing And Supply (158, 1.9%). The full Elkhart County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Elkhart County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Elkhart County, IN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 288 | 3.5% |
| Auto Repair | 174 | 2.1% |
| Business Manufacturing And Supply | 158 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 130 | 1.6% |
| Contractors | 98 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 95 | 1.2% |
| Medical Offices | 95 | 1.2% |
| Real Estate Agents | 90 | 1.1% |
| Recreational Vehicle Dealer | 90 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 89 | 1.1% |
Elkhart County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Design LLC | 3D Printing Service | GOSHEN |
| A New Beginning | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Goshen |
| Ashton Pines Apartment Homes | Accommodation | Elkhart |
| Loucks & Weaver CPA | Accountant | Goshen |
| McCormick Creek Golf Course | Active Life | Nappanee |
| Jo Ulrich Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Goshen |
| Addiction Rehab Elkhart | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Elkhart |
| Spread eagle Garage bar | Adult Entertainment | Elkhart |
| Monkeyhouse Marketing Inc | Advertising Agency | Nappanee |
| Hoover Feed Service | Agricultural Cooperatives | Goshen |
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Elkhart County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Elkhart County Basemaps
Elkhart County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Elkhart County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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