46806 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46806 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,684 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,615 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,114 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,865 |
| Median Home Value: | $64,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.3 sq miles
21.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0465, -85.0922 |
Population Information (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,684 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,103 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,581 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,058 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,834 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,333 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,145 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,783 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,832 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,402 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,595 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,026 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,278 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,517 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 647 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 234 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $64,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $887 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,865 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,720 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,145 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,709 | 54.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,011 | 46.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,531 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,666 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,903 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,412 | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,118 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,174 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 854 | 5.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 404 | 2.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,615 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $50,097 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,288 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,114 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,231 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,791 | 87.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,440 | 12.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,665 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,626 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 681 | 7.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 476 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,399 | 30.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,192 | 41.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 105 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,520 | 10.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,430 | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,038 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,688 | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,548 | 22.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,783 | 15.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 247 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,507 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46806 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 569 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 558 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,343 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,347 | 15.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,455 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,774 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 804 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 687 | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 125 | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 58 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46806 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,332 | 74.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,537 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 168 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 64 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 112 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 433 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46806 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 835 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,429 | 24.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 190 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,421 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 654 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 240 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 571 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,794 | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 922 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 412 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 184 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.7% | 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 (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,945 | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,583 | 38.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,737 | 55.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,726 | 15.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46806 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,692 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,500 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,526 | 17.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 925 | 10.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 354 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,193 | 25.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46806 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,471 | 85.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 218 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 168 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 103 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 132 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 211 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 82 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 480 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46806 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 207 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 165 | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 518 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 429 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,470 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,544 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,214 | 22.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,246 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,072 | 21.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46806 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 27 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 711 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,603 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,389 | 54.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 929 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 206 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46806 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,334 | 72.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,987 | 22.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 109 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46806 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 736 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,743 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,859 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,382 | 15.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46806 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,579 | 33.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,037 | 43.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 708 | 15.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 236 | 5.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 99 | 2.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 36 | 0.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $904 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $316 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $887 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.38 |
Households (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,720 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,517 | 28.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,104 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,749 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,696 | 42.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,440 | 39.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,974 | 22.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46806 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,875 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,543 | 51.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,845 | 32.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 139 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,153 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,050 | 45.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46806 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,716 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 259 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 360 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,390 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,885 | 28.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 822 | 12.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,109 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 825 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,671 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,759 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 511 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,216 | 59.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,032 | 27.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46806 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,532 | 83.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,793 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,951 | 77.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 796 | 21.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 407 | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,689 | 83.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 207 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,995 | 1930.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,995 | 1930.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,995 | 1930.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 118 | 57.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 27.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,230 | 1077.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46806 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,626 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,060 | 75.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,566 | 24.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,606 | 15.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 115 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,744 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46806 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,720 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,908 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46806