Dunlap Indiana Map

About Dunlap, Indiana

Dunlap is a locality in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,109. The population density is 519.5 people per km². Dunlap is located at 41.6378°N, 85.9217°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46517.

Dunlap, Indiana, unfolds across a gentle swell of land, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid breath of summer. It lies 4.2 miles south-east of Elkhart, IN (from Elkhart, IN: bearing 137°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-west of Goshen. The air here carries the scent of earth freshly turned and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a steady pulse beneath the wide, open sky. Roads, mostly straight and unadorned, stitch the landscape together, leading past weathered barns and modest farmhouses that seem to lean into the prevailing winds. In the twilight, the sky often bleeds into hues of bruised plum and pale rose, casting a serene glow over the quiet expanse, a subtle artistry painted by the dying light. The history of Dunlap is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of agriculture and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, this has been a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, where the bounty of the soil has sustained families and fueled a local economy deeply rooted in farming and related industries. While no single grand attraction defines Dunlap, its character is found in the familiar cadence of daily life, the friendly nod from a passing car, and the shared understanding that comes from living in a place where community ties run deep, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the American heartland.

About This Dunlap Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunlap, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.637827, -85.921664. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dunlap and Elkhart County.

Detailed location data for Dunlap includes the ZIP code (46517), telephone area code (260), county seat of Elkhart County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Concord Community Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dunlap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.