Elkhart, Iowa

Elkhart: American city in Iowa

About

Elkhart is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 683 and a population density of 167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 952 inhabitants.

The city was created 173 years ago in 1852.

Quick Facts about Elkhart

Population 952 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Polk County
Postal code 50073
Area 4.09 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.7917,-93.5222
Altitude 978 feet / 298 meters
Establishment January 01, 1853 (173 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:30:20 (15th April 2026)
Density 233 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 28.26% (2010-2020)
Weather 72℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Elkhart is located at 41°47'30"N 93°31'20"W (41.7916500, -93.5221600).

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Weather

72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 mph W Wednesday

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Official website of Elkhart

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Demographics

The population of Elkhart increased by 28.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 683 - census
2011 687 0.58% estimation process
2012 700 1.86% estimation process
2013 712 1.69% estimation process
2014 735 3.13% estimation process
2015 766 4.05% estimation process
2016 790 3.04% estimation process
2017 802 1.5% estimation process
2018 846 5.2% estimation process
2019 918 7.84% estimation process
2020 952 3.57% estimation process
Elkhart zip code is 50073. County name: Polk, County fips: 19153
Ehlkkhart, Элкхарт

Services and Civic Places in Elkhart

1Elkhart City Hall

Rating: 5 (1)

260 NW Main St, Elkhart, IA 50073 View details

Phone: +15153674735 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Elkhart, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153320 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny (IA) 50023-2152

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Elkhart, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OSC Osceola Main & East Clay Streets RAIL
CRN Creston Pine and Adams Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Elkhart.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Elkhar Post Office Elkhart (IA) 50073

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Elkhart, Indiana The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. with a population of 52,172 people.
  • Elkhart, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 1,727 people.
  • Elkhart, Texas town in Anderson County, Texas with a population of 1,277 people.
  • Elkhart, Illinois township in Logan County, Illinois with a population of 389 people.

Other cities in Polk County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Des Moines 212,312 The capital of Iowa.
Ankeny 70,068 The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
West Des Moines 69,057 The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa.
Urbandale 44,650 A city in Polk County, Iowa.
Johnston 23,092 City in Iowa, United States
Altoona 19,503 City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
Clive 17,444 Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Grimes 15,831 City in Iowa, United States
Pleasant Hill 10,025 American city in Iowa
Bondurant 7,293 City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Polk City 4,961 American city in Iowa
Windsor Heights 4,735 City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
Saylorville 3,301 City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Mitchellville 2,273 City in Iowa, United States
Runnells 498 City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
Alleman 447 City in Polk County, Iowa, United States