Plumbers in Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County, Indiana has 50 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 495 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.7 across Indiana.
Elkhart County ranks 56 of 87 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,093 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 50
- Their employees
- 495
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.2
Plumbers in Elkhart County: businesses and jobs
| Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 50 | 2,008 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 495 | 26,484 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $32,221,000 | $2,024,104,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Elkhart County
| Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.8% (±0.9 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.6% (±0.6 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.4% (±1.4 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
None of these figures differs measurably from the state’s.
Places in Elkhart County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 55,823 | 70.1% | 37.2% |
| Elkhart | 53,733 | 67.8% | 46.8% |
| Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | 38,301 | 51.6% | 35.2% |
| Goshen | 34,420 | 49.8% | 38.5% |
| Osolo Township | 28,786 | 49.2% | 30.8% |
| Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 12,961 | 35.4% | 25.5% |
| Jefferson Township (Elkhart County) | 11,035 | 26.7% | 9.3% |
| Baugo Township | 9,489 | 51.6% | 9.8% |
| Middlebury Township | 8,897 | 40.9% | 14.8% |
| Washington Township (Elkhart County) | 6,926 | 46.9% | 19.2% |
| Nappanee | 6,815 | 47.5% | 36.6% |
| Union Township (Elkhart County) | 6,251 | 62.7% | 35.0% |
| Dunlap | 6,109 | 55.5% | 4.2% |
| Jackson Township (Elkhart County) | 4,998 | 46.5% | 8.9% |
| Clinton Township (Elkhart County) | 4,858 | 50.3% | 12.1% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Elkhart County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 7 | 6.1 | −0.1 |
| Franklin County | 6 | 6.1 | −0.1 |
| Floyd County | 22 | 6.3 | +0.1 |
| St. Joseph County | 75 | 6.3 | +0.1 |
| Grant County | 19 | 6.4 | +0.1 |
| Vigo County | 30 | 6.4 | +0.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Indiana
Federal rules and model codes for plumbers
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- International Plumbing Code (ICC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Elkhart County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Elkhart County?
The Census Bureau counts 50 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Elkhart County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Elkhart County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Elkhart County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Elkhart County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: plumbers in Indiana (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart County, Indiana
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