46803 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46803 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,629 |
| Median Household Income: | $30,638 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,628 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,602 |
| Median Home Value: | $71,100 |
| Land Area: | 7.5 sq miles
19.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0703, -85.0861 |
Population Information (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,629 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,297 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,332 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 916 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 807 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,099 | 10.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,254 | 11.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 821 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,236 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,713 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 803 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 640 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 316 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 534 | 5.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 436 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 54 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $71,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $816 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,602 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,920 | 85.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 682 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,831 | 46.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,089 | 53.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,732 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 755 | 13.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 947 | 16.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,856 | 32.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,118 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 411 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 467 | 8.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 178 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 70.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $30,638 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $45,033 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $37,447 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,628 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,767 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,228 | 88.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 534 | 11.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,848 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,796 | 89.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 303 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 129 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,867 | 36.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,261 | 40.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 190 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 171 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,180 | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 946 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,557 | 14.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,675 | 25.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,901 | 17.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 146 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 621 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46803 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 453 | 11.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 333 | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 655 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 699 | 17.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 447 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 616 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 362 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 253 | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 29 | 0.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 73 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46803 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,938 | 69.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 522 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 181 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 227 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 121 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46803 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 251 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,165 | 27.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 83 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 476 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 305 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 28 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 89 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 278 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 651 | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 567 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 285 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 50 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.6% | 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 (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,051 | 85.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,722 | 44.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,951 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,573 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46803 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,991 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,089 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 701 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 312 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 130 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,095 | 27.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46803 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,778 | 60.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 267 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 278 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 236 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 512 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 195 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 217 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 119 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46803 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 225 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 104 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 213 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 301 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 716 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 613 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 643 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 278 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,509 | 32.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46803 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 629 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,342 | 29.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,756 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 506 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 245 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46803 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,965 | 75.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 73 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 812 | 20.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 66 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46803 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 970 | 24.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,417 | 36.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 814 | 20.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 719 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46803 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 504 | 27.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 726 | 39.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 252 | 13.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 238 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 70 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 38 | 2.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $997 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $389 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $816 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,920 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 847 | 21.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 539 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 991 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,740 | 44.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,749 | 44.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 848 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46803 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,797 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,101 | 55.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,031 | 27.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 466 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,849 | 48.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46803 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,504 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 123 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 87 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,659 | 47.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,138 | 32.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 497 | 14.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,975 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 347 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,624 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,731 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,057 | 61.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 440 | 25.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46803 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,295 | 78.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,149 | 20.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,332 | 62.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 574 | 26.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 227 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 243 | 11.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,310 | 87.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 52 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,319 | 2536.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,319 | 2536.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,319 | 2536.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 81 | 155.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,063 | 2044.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 57.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46803 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,713 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,725 | 79.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,988 | 20.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,627 | 16.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 143 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 141 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 77 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46803 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,920 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,350 | 85.5% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46803