46802 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46802 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,588 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,763 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,761 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,937 |
| Median Home Value: | $108,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0693, -85.1652 |
Population Information (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,588 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,135 | 57.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,453 | 42.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 694 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 498 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 387 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 568 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 884 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,349 | 22.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,700 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,262 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 593 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 637 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 636 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 234 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 146 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $108,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $794 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,937 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,975 | 83.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 962 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,770 | 35.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,205 | 64.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,557 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 429 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 816 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,274 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,642 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 482 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,306 | 17.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 608 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46802 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,763 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,291 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,595 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,761 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,664 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,175 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 472 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,254 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,613 | 89.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 382 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 174 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,003 | 66.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,817 | 17.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 93 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 486 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,152 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,063 | 10.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,346 | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,082 | 10.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 217 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46802 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 391 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 367 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 759 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 563 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 598 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,103 | 22.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 517 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 383 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 122 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 172 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46802 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,849 | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 608 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 90 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 80 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 301 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46802 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 92 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 263 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 908 | 17.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 164 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 586 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 325 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 406 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 430 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 979 | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 636 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 115 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 188 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,858 | 83.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,811 | 45.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,890 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,037 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46802 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,957 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,089 | 21.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 658 | 13.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 397 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 121 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 969 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46802 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,551 | 43.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 63 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 458 | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 885 | 14.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 441 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 99 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,401 | 23.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46802 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 323 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 89 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 148 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 183 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 394 | 6.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,155 | 19.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 788 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 510 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,333 | 39.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46802 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 424 | 7.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,082 | 35.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,179 | 19.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,394 | 23.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 571 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 287 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46802 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,570 | 51.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,275 | 45.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 29 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46802 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 746 | 15.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,400 | 48.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,256 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 573 | 11.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46802 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 373 | 21.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 471 | 26.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 143 | 8.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 114 | 6.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 387 | 21.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 244 | 13.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 32 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46802 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,150 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $348 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $794 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.69 | 2.38 |
Households (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,975 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,186 | 23.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 402 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,750 | 35.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,554 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,126 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 748 | 15.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46802 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,171 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,761 | 53.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,365 | 26.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 105 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 833 | 16.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,762 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46802 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,940 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 189 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 13 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 721 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 405 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 612 | 31.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,677 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 419 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,895 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,959 | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 170 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,363 | 69.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 426 | 21.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46802 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,791 | 73.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,602 | 24.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,546 | 59.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,012 | 38.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 482 | 18.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 44 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,989 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 81 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 599 | 739.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 599 | 739.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 599 | 739.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 14.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 40 | 49.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 439 | 542.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 34.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46802 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,894 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,880 | 89.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,014 | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 797 | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 55 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 63 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 99 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46802 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,975 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,603 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46802