46805 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46805 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,218 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,613 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,972 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,813 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,300 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1001, -85.1177 |
Population Information (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,218 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,871 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,347 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,629 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,248 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,012 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,529 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,907 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,880 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,554 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,406 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,361 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,389 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,903 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 817 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 583 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $796 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,813 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,771 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,042 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,463 | 55.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,308 | 44.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,893 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 669 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 746 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,642 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,514 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,415 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,443 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,464 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,613 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,279 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,039 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,972 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,967 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,227 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 737 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,181 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,735 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 908 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 584 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,147 | 72.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,657 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,572 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 334 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,484 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 794 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,296 | 5.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 937 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 340 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46805 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 518 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 721 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,273 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,152 | 11.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,343 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,737 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,396 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 919 | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 365 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 347 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46805 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,565 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 985 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 322 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 223 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 397 | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 486 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46805 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 546 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,788 | 15.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 381 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,195 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 576 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 231 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 683 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,265 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,589 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,286 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 520 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 148 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 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 (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,117 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,036 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,560 | 38.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,403 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46805 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,343 | 75.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,829 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,053 | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 583 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 145 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,322 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46805 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,134 | 66.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 33 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 302 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 619 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 552 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 779 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,328 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 66 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46805 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 72 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 244 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 170 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 289 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,167 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,102 | 19.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,009 | 18.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,342 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,382 | 31.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46805 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 382 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,986 | 18.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,793 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,612 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 909 | 8.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 131 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46805 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,078 | 62.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 117 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,378 | 34.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 45 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46805 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,016 | 10.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,073 | 41.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,161 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,521 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46805 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 342 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,408 | 25.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,180 | 39.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 919 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 445 | 8.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 91 | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 63 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $976 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $348 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $796 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,771 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,927 | 30.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,267 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,477 | 25.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,201 | 32.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,426 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,248 | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46805 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,820 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,018 | 45.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,346 | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 232 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,114 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,846 | 43.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46805 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,511 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 349 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 143 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,628 | 36.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,070 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,321 | 29.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,605 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 955 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,520 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,157 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 180 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,945 | 61.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,032 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46805 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,331 | 78.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,605 | 20.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,613 | 78.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 779 | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 467 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 213 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,399 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 22 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,819 | 8268.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,819 | 8268.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,819 | 8268.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 68 | 309.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 171 | 777.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 323 | 1468.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 64 | 290.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46805 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,589 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,409 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,180 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 580 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 246 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,168 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 186 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46805 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,771 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,946 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46805