Elkhart
City in Polk County, Iowa
Elkhart is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 882 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 978 ft (298 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alleman, 4.8 miles W.
- 882residents (2020 Census)
- 978 ftelevation · 298 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 466 / sq mipopulation density
- 50073ZIP code
About Elkhart
Elkhart is a city in Elkhart Township, Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 882 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Elkhart
- Median household income
- $84,554
- Median home value
- $253,900
- Median rent
- $836/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Elkhart had 882 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 882 |
|---|---|
| Density | 466 per sq mi (180 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkhart at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 882 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7942° N, 93.5233° W |
| ZIP code | 50073 |
| Official website | elkhartiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1924735 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkhart
- Alleman4.8 mi W
- Ankeny5.7 mi SW
- Cambridge7.5 mi N
- Bondurant7.6 mi SE
- Huxley7.8 mi NW
- Maxwell9.4 mi NE
- Saylorville9.5 mi SW
- Altoona9.9 mi S
- Sheldahl10.2 mi NW
- Polk City10.3 mi W
- Slater10.5 mi NW
- Valeria11.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhart
What county is Elkhart in?
Elkhart is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Elkhart, IA?
882 people lived in Elkhart at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkhart, IA?
The ZIP code of Elkhart is 50073.
What is the elevation of Elkhart?
978 feet (298 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkhart?
Alleman (4.8 mi), Ankeny (5.7 mi), Cambridge (7.5 mi), Bondurant (7.6 mi), Huxley (7.8 mi).
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