City

Elkhart, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Iowa

👥1,018Population
💰$94,712Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$275,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Black2.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
38%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate151 (20%)
Some College63 (8.3%)
Associates138 (18.3%)
Bachelors98 (13%)
Graduate Degree299 (39.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 39.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College8.3%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate39.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,712 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$275,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units555
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
65%
About Elkhart, IA

Elkhart is a city in Iowa, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,018 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Elkhart is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,712 is above the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkhart is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkhart is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.7%).

Elkhart, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Elkhart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50073 1,018 $94,712 $275,700 $678 0.3% 52.6% 90.2%