How old are the homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County), IN?

Name: Age of homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County), IN, 2020–2024
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51.6% (±4.6 points) of the homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County), IN were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

18.5% were built before 1940.

9.1% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 51.6% (±4.6 points)
Built before 1940: 18.5%
Built 2010 or later: 9.1%

When the homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)	Elkhart County	Indiana	United States
2020 or later	0.5% (±0.4 points)	1.0%	1.7%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	8.6% (±2.1 points)	6.6%	8.0%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	13.9% (±2.7 points)	11.7%	12.3%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	12.6% (±2.4 points)	14.9%	13.6%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	12.9% (±2.1 points)	11.6%	9.5%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	10.1% (±2.0 points)	13.8%	13.1%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	9.8% (±2.0 points)	9.7%	10.5%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	8.0% (±2.1 points)	9.1%	10.2%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	5.2% (±1.3 points)	4.8%	5.2%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	18.5% (±2.7 points)	16.8%	16.0%	11.7%

In Elkhart Township (Elkhart County), the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Elkhart County (54.2%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (55.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).

In Elkhart County, Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) ranks 12 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 1098 of 1,600.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (41.5%) and the share built before 1980 (51.6%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)	—	51.6% (±4.6 points)	—
Goshen	0.6 mi	49.8% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
New Paris	4.4 mi	58.8% (±16.4 points)	Not measurably different
Harrison Township (Elkhart County)	5.3 mi	70.3% (±16.7 points)	Higher
Clinton Township (Elkhart County)	5.7 mi	50.3% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Elkhart County)	5.9 mi	46.5% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Elkhart County)	6.4 mi	26.7% (±6.5 points)	Lower
Dunlap	6.7 mi	55.5% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Millersburg	7.5 mi	62.3% (±15.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson Township (Elkhart County), IN (26.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harrison Township (Elkhart County), IN (70.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Elkhart County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
6	Millersburg	62.3% (±15.3 points)
7	Wakarusa	62.0% (±11.3 points)
8	New Paris	58.8% (±16.4 points)
9	Bristol	58.7% (±12.3 points)
10	Dunlap	55.5% (±9.8 points)
11 (tie)	Baugo Township	51.6% (±8.9 points)
11 (tie)	Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)	51.6% (±4.6 points)
13	Clinton Township (Elkhart County)	50.3% (±9.5 points)
14	Goshen	49.8% (±4.7 points)
15	Osolo Township	49.2% (±4.6 points)
16	Nappanee	47.5% (±10.4 points)
17	Washington Township (Elkhart County)	46.9% (±7.5 points)
18	Jackson Township (Elkhart County)	46.5% (±9.0 points)

Showing 13 of 26 places in Elkhart County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)

How old are most homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)?

51.6% of homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County), IN were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 41.5% and 51.6% of homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Elkhart Township (Elkhart County)?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart township, Elkhart County, Indiana

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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