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Elkhart Places

Places in Elkhart, Indiana

See the recently updated Walker Park, or browse places to eat, near Elkhart.

The brick clock tower in civic plaza downtown elkhart, with a blue sky.

Learn about the history of the civic plaza clock tower, from the Elkhart Public Library.

Apartments

See the new apartment buildings under construction on CR 17.

Elkhart facts​​

  • City: Elkhart

  • County: Elkhart County

  • State: Indiana

  • Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)

  • Population: ~52,000 (city proper)

  • Founded: 1831

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What Elkhart is known for

  • RV, band instruments & manufactured housing industry

  • Rivers and Downtown Elkhart Riverwalk

  • A mix of historic buildings and new development

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Geography notes

  • Located near the Elkhart River and St. Joseph River

  • Close to the Michigan state line

  • About 20 minutes east of South Bend

  • Included in Michiana region

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Practical info

  • ZIP codes: 46514, 46515, 46516, 46517

  • Area code: 574

  • Major roads: I-80 / I-90 (Indiana Toll Road), US-20

  • Nearest airport: South Bend International (SBN)

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