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Elkhart, Indiana · ZIP 46516

Elkhart — ZIP 46516

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Elkhart (46516) scores 76/100 — Good for Elkhart. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $191K.

76OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share33%
Property crime share67%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$191K
Median rent$1,037/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$191K

Median Rent

$1,037/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 12 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,904

Violent Crime

321

Property Crime

1,583

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Elkhart County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Concord East Side Elementary SchKG–04545
51%
44%
Riverview Elementary SchoolPK–06439
47%
42%
Concord Ox Bow Elementary SchoolKG–04431
37%
32%
Roosevelt STEAM AcademyPK–06531
20%
19%
Mary Beck Elementary SchoolPK–06385
3%
3%
Excel Center - Elkhart09–12260Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,959

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46516 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46516 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46516 is approximately $191K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46516 in Elkhart has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.