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ZIP 46526

Part of Goshen, IN
Pop. 33,668·Elkhart County·133rd most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$964/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.5%
vs US Median
-$1,001
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 46526 · $964
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$741
1 BR
$763
2 BR
$908
3 BR
$1,192
4 BR+
$1,214
Research median
$908/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,568/yr
At $964/mo median
Location
CityGoshen
StateIN
CountyElkhart County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46526 (Goshen, IN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,668
Median income
$67,461
Median age
34.9
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
27.3%
22.9%
22%
18.2%
Under 1827.3%
18–3422.9%
35–5422%
55–649.6%
65+18.2%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
27.4%
White71.5%
Black2.1%
Hispanic27.4%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
17.4%
35.9%
20.7%
26%
No HS diploma17.4%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college20.7%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46526 in Goshen, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,519 → $67,461
up 11.5%
Population
32,874 → 33,668
up 2.4%
Renter share
27.9% → 31.2%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 26%
-2.4 pts
Median age
37.2 → 34.9
-2.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $67,461 today, compared with $60,519 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 46526 in Goshen, IN adding about 794 residents over the five-year window, up 2.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.9% to 31.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.4% to 26% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46526 covers Goshen, IN. The median rent here is $964/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $763/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $908/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($67,461/yr), ZIP 46526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46526 (Goshen, IN) is $964. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46526's median rent of $964/mo is $1,001 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46526 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46526 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #133 out of 144 ZIPs at $964/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $964/mo in ZIP 46526. The local median household income is $67,461/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46526?

Rent in ZIP 46526 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 46526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $964/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($67,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 46526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 46526 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46526 compare to the rest of Goshen?

ZIP 46526 is more affordable than Goshen overall. At $964/mo, it's $65 below the Goshen citywide median of $1,029/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $964/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 46526's median household income ($67,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46526 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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