City

Bristol, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Elkhart County  ·  Indiana

👥9,799Population
💰$88,510Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$231,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 11.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 7.9%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic11.5%
Black0.2%
Asian1.2%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,028 (35.2%)
Some College921 (16%)
Associates798 (13.8%)
Bachelors752 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,239 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,510 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$231,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units3,966
Vacant Units679

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Bristol, IN

Bristol is a city in Indiana, located in Elkhart County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,799 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Bristol is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,510 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bristol is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,065 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bristol is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.89%).

Bristol, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Bristol
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46507 9,799 $88,510 $231,300 $1,065 2.3% 34.5% 87.4%