46808 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46808 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,049 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,673 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,145 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,253 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.6 sq miles
27.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0977, -85.1771 |
Population Information (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,049 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,761 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,288 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,131 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,352 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,435 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,380 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,519 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,088 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,305 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,585 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,598 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,257 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,477 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 572 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 350 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $852 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,253 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,598 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 655 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,521 | 64.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,077 | 35.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,232 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 770 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 854 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,856 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,997 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,083 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,895 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 777 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46808 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,673 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,824 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,781 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,145 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,988 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,564 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 421 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,879 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,879 | 93.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 529 | 5.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 156 | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,194 | 75.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,473 | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 512 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,227 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,590 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,969 | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,486 | 12.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,853 | 9.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 288 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 345 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46808 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 597 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 318 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 696 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 995 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,523 | 17.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,816 | 21.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,321 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 957 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 209 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 166 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46808 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,325 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,068 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 68 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 288 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 157 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 507 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46808 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 612 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,085 | 19.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 303 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,662 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 476 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 150 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 569 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 691 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,020 | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,377 | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 507 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 100 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.8% | 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 (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,914 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,496 | 57.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,893 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,054 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46808 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,097 | 82.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,142 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,557 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 607 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 215 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,115 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46808 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,103 | 76.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 250 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 751 | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 125 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 427 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 306 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 116 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46808 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 392 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 579 | 6.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 696 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 676 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 880 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 595 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,209 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,370 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,840 | 30.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46808 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 127 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,213 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,618 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,178 | 45.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 882 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 235 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46808 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,128 | 82.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,324 | 15.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46808 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 606 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,396 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,368 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,228 | 14.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46808 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 290 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,020 | 36.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,534 | 27.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 902 | 16.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 633 | 11.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 81 | 1.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46808 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $932 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $369 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $852 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,598 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,811 | 32.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,170 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,173 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,659 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,470 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,826 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46808 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,864 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,311 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,998 | 38.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 224 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,215 | 15.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,906 | 37.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46808 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,831 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 229 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,104 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,110 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,160 | 24.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,379 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 862 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,968 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,226 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 307 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,039 | 63.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 880 | 27.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46808 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,057 | 80.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,684 | 18.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,502 | 67.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,128 | 30.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 542 | 14.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,791 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 275 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,258 | 457.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,258 | 457.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,258 | 457.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 33 | 12.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 705 | 256.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 10.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46808 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,918 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,334 | 86.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,584 | 13.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,679 | 8.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 173 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 724 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46808 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,598 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,074 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46808