US ZIP Code
46805

Fort Wayne, IN

Allen County  ·  Indiana

● Active
👥 21,851 Population
💰 $50,099 Median HH Income
▼ 34% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019
🎂 34.9 Median Age
🏠 $131,300 Median Home Value
▼ 53% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019
🎓 38.7% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 5.9% Unemployment
▲ 20% above avg ↑ 86% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code46805
CityFort Wayne
StateIndiana (IN)
CountyAllen County
Area Code260
Elevation792 ft
Latitude41.10011
Longitude-85.117711
TimezoneIndiana/Indianapolis (DST)
FIPS18003
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.1% (10,515) Female 51.9% (11,336) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 9.3%Asian: 5.3%Other: 5.8%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic6.6%
Black9.3%
Asian5.3%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg Household Size2.17
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma178 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,118 (30%)
Some College1,936 (14.1%)
Associates2,196 (16%)
Bachelors1,503 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3,814 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.3%Renter: 43.7%Tenure
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
37%
$150k–200k
24%
$200k–300k
10%
$300k–500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,099 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019
Median Home Value$131,300 ▼ 53% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo ↑ 27% since 2019
Total Units10,742
Vacant Units1,012
Avg HH Size2.17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–50k
22%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
64%

Summary

Total Units10,742
Vacant1,012
Owner Occupied56.3%
Renter Occupied43.7%
Avg HH Size2.17
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 46805 is in Fort Wayne, IN, in Allen County.
ZIP code 46805 is located in Indiana (IN).
ZIP code 46805 is in Allen County, IN.
ZIP 46805 observes the Indiana/Indianapolis timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 46805 is 21,851 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 46805 is $50,099 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 46805 is $131,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 46805

ZIP code 46805 is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. With a population of 21,851, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 46805 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,099 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 46805 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $131,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $858 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.3%) and renters (43.7%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.

The population of 46805 is primarily White (71.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 46805 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.

Overall, ZIP code 46805 in Fort Wayne, IN is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,851 residents, a median household income of $50,099, and a median home value of $131,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Indiana.