46526 ZIP Code — Goshen, IN
Elkhart County, Indiana
ZIP code 46526 is located in Goshen, Indiana, within Elkhart County. It covers approximately 67.07 square miles and serves a population of 33,339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.
About ZIP code 46526
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $60,980. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
33,339
population
67.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46526 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46526
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Goshen | Acceptable |
| Goshen | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46528 Goshen (4.5 mi)
46553 New Paris (5.3 mi)
46517 Elkhart (7.7 mi)
46516 Elkhart (9.4 mi)
46543 Millersburg (9.6 mi)
46573 Wakarusa (10.1 mi)
46507 Bristol (11 mi)
46550 Nappanee (11.1 mi)
46542 Milford (11.3 mi)
46540 Middlebury (11.5 mi)
46567 Syracuse (12.4 mi)
46514 Elkhart (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,339 |
| Population density | 497 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5555 |
| Longitude | -85.8574 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 574 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 34.8% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 19.5% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
33,339
Population
497
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$60,980
Median household income
$29,679
Per capita income
$180,900
Median home value
$1,013
Median monthly rent
70.3%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
9,349
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
965
Under 5
1,026
841
5–9
894
1,413
10–14
1,502
1,293
15–19
1,374
1,113
20–24
1,182
1,927
25–34
2,047
1,834
35–44
1,948
1,828
45–54
1,943
1,046
55–59
1,111
700
60–64
744
1,511
65–74
1,605
1,061
75–84
1,128
632
85+
671
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,977 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 25,362 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,608 | 19.8% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12.5%
Other race
7.6%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,575 | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,781 | 12.5% |
| Other race | 2,888 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,634 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 723 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 287 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 232 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 34.8% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 19.5% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $60,980 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
27.8%
$200k–$300k
29.2%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,013 |
| Owner occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter occupied | 29.7% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.6% |
| Electricity | 13.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,333 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 576 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,757 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,048 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,438 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,380 | 37.4% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 26.7% |
| Married | 54.1% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 285 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 336 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,693 | 49.5% |
| High school | 1,757 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,391 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
29.1%
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Professional & management
6.6%
Construction
5.6%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
1.8%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 25.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.5% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 974 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.3% |
| No insurance | 16.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,348 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 2,416 | 7.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,837 | 5.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 368 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 56 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,157 | 87.5% |
| Born in same state | 28,309 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 20,284 | 60.8% |
| Foreign born | 848 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,182 | 12.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,431 | 34.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,387 | 7.2% |
| French | 2,299 | 6.9% |
| Italian | 1,895 | 5.7% |
| English | 484 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 270 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 166 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 120 | 0.4% |
| German | 69 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46526
What city is ZIP code 46526 in?
ZIP code 46526 is primarily assigned to Goshen, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46526 in?
ZIP code 46526 falls within Elkhart County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 46526 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 46526 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46526?
The median home value in ZIP code 46526 is $180,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 46526?
ZIP code 46526 has an estimated population of 33,339 residents, with a density of 497 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46526?
The median household income in ZIP code 46526 is $60,980, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46526 in?
ZIP code 46526 observes the EST timezone.