Elkhart Info. Elkhart, Texas is located in Anderson County. Zip codes in Elkhart, TX include 75839. The median home price in Elkhart is $142,500 which is roughly $51/per square foot.
Average Salary. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the average annual salary of a backhoe operator in the United States as of May 2010 is $44,830, or $21.55 per hour.
1 Renting a small backhoe can cost $100-$200 for a half-day or day, depending on location and model. 2  Hiring an operator and a bulldozer, skid steer loader or similar equipment can cost $50-$150 or more an hour, depending on local rates and the type and size of equipment used. The land should be cleared of all vegetation and other obstacles before grading begins. 2  See How Much Does Land Clearing Cost. 3  Topsoil is valuable, so usually the first step is to strip away and stockpile the layer of topsoil on the site.