Elkhart County, Indiana
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Elkhart County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Elkhart County's 14 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 9 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 18 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
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: $1,415, driven primarily by flood
57% 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,415
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
84,876 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 serving Elkhart County
8 community water systems serving Elkhart County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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13 total water systems serve Elkhart County.
Systems with the most violations in Elkhart County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Elkhart County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Elkhart County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46550 | Nappanee | 67 | C | 0 | $232K |
| 2 | 46540 | Middlebury | 65 | C | 5 | $298K |
| 3 | 46526 | Goshen | 64 | C | 7 | $193K |
| 4 | 46528 | Goshen | 55 | C | 16 (4 health) | $238K |
| 5 | 46514 | Elkhart | 48 | D | 5 | $171K |
| 6 | 46517 | Elkhart | 48 | D | 5 | $169K |
| 7 | 46561 | Osceola | 48 | D | 5 | $208K |
| 8 | 46516 | Elkhart | 44 | D | 17 | $150K |
| 9 | 46507 | Bristol | — | — | 22 (4 health) | $231K |
| 10 | 46515 | Elkhart | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 46527 | Goshen | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 46543 | Millersburg | — | — | 2 | $284K |
| 13 | 46553 | New Paris | — | — | 0 | $246K |
| 14 | 46573 | Wakarusa | — | — | 0 | $220K |
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 — 57% 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 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100) across 8 scored records.
9 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.