Elkhart County, Indiana
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Elkhart County's 13 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Elkhart County Compares
How Elkhart County Compares
Elkhart County scores 5 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Elkhart County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,295, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.374% avg pipe failure probability, 31% of ZIPs at high risk
56.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,295
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
83,707 housing units in Elkhart County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Elkhart County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Elkhart County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Elkhart County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Elkhart County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umh in Broadmore, Llc Aka Broadmore Esta | 972 | 52 |
| 2 | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities | 46,455 | 47 |
| 3 | Goshen Water Utility | 32,267 | 46 |
| 4 | Skyview Mobile Home Park | 84 | 42 |
| 5 | Millersburg Water Company | 957 | 30 |
21 total water systems serve Elkhart County.
All ZIP Codes in Elkhart County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Elkhart County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46573 | Wakarusa | 70 | B | 0 | $220K |
| 2 | 46550 | Nappanee | 69 | C | 4 (1 health) | $232K |
| 3 | 46540 | Middlebury | 67 | C | 3 | $298K |
| 4 | 46515 | Elkhart | 65 | C | 2 | — |
| 5 | 46543 | Millersburg | 65 | C | 2 | $284K |
| 6 | 46561 | Osceola | 65 | C | 1 | $208K |
| 7 | 46514 | Elkhart | 64 | C | 2 | $171K |
| 8 | 46517 | Elkhart | 64 | C | 2 | $169K |
| 9 | 46527 | Goshen | 64 | C | 14 (2 health) | — |
| 10 | 46526 | Goshen | 63 | C | 14 (2 health) | $193K |
| 11 | 46528 | Goshen | 63 | C | 14 (2 health) | $238K |
| 12 | 46507 | Bristol | 61 | C | 10 (1 health) | $231K |
| 13 | 46516 | Elkhart | 59 | C | 2 | $150K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Elkhart County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Elkhart County, Indiana
Overview
Elkhart County in Indiana covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
12 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.