46809 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46809 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,747 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,858 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,408 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,170 |
| Median Home Value: | $109,000 |
| Land Area: | 24.7 sq miles
64.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9997, -85.2183 |
Population Information (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,747 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,208 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,539 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 460 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 600 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 520 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 481 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 621 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,158 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,157 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 965 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 782 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 655 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 739 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 385 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 224 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $109,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $772 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,170 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,943 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 227 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,546 | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,397 | 35.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,065 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 129 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 496 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,111 | 34.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,659 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 786 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 697 | 11.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 187 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,858 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,726 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,753 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,408 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,001 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,754 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 247 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,072 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,848 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 607 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 289 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,818 | 77.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 898 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 64 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 373 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 539 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 730 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,202 | 13.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 886 | 10.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 278 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46809 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 246 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 163 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 443 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 503 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 506 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 983 | 24.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 481 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 383 | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 167 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 68 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46809 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,769 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 364 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 87 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 124 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 38 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 296 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46809 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 275 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,067 | 22.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 191 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 502 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 243 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 382 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 361 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,099 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 294 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 78 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 168 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 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 (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,724 | 88.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,921 | 67.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,858 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 953 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46809 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,146 | 79.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,116 | 28.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 704 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 183 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 437 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46809 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,101 | 74.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 36 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 90 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 310 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 233 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 246 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 81 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 73 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46809 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 39 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 295 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 248 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 221 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 631 | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 769 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,267 | 30.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 282 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 418 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46809 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 561 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 823 | 19.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,177 | 52.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 529 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 43 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46809 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,639 | 66.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 36 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,239 | 31.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46809 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 197 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,634 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,207 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 905 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46809 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 125 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 969 | 38.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 794 | 31.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 426 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 116 | 4.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 90 | 3.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 26 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $949 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $379 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $772 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,943 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,417 | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 484 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 880 | 22.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,363 | 34.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,136 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,081 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46809 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,412 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,250 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,596 | 46.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 77 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 456 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,173 | 34.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46809 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,086 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 182 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 85 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 840 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 463 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 516 | 24.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,863 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 504 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,677 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,245 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 114 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 660 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 471 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46809 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,271 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,418 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,026 | 72.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 284 | 20.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 81 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 108 | 7.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,246 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 78 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 501 | 642.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 501 | 642.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 501 | 642.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 81 | 103.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 337 | 432.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46809 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,287 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,489 | 90.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 798 | 9.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 663 | 8.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 83 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 48 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46809 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,943 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,665 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46809