46815 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46815 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,896 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,440 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,974 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,922 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,800 |
| Land Area: | 9.7 sq miles
25.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1028, -85.0587 |
Population Information (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,896 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,820 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,076 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,667 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,837 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,893 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,986 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,141 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,375 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,945 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,503 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,564 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,293 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,665 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,247 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 780 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $931 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,922 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,359 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 563 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,681 | 74.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,678 | 25.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,372 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 547 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 494 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,918 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,199 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,833 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,564 | 20.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,817 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46815 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,440 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,448 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,979 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,974 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,797 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,835 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 959 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,267 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,300 | 88.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,071 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 456 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,344 | 79.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,443 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,359 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 207 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,535 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 536 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 786 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 654 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 70 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46815 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 417 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 536 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 867 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 681 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,365 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,145 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,317 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,102 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 563 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 366 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46815 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,252 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 919 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 247 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 243 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 886 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46815 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 535 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,673 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 331 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,728 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 781 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 276 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 971 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,101 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,513 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,131 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 552 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 201 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 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 (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,148 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,915 | 70.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,786 | 36.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,438 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46815 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,894 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,463 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,805 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 598 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 177 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 925 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46815 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,846 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 483 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 143 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 663 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 748 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 448 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 540 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 51 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46815 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 219 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 496 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,212 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,706 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,341 | 30.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,614 | 23.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,194 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 95 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 34 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46815 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 177 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,093 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,911 | 17.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,221 | 38.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,029 | 27.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 491 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46815 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,826 | 75.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 118 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,336 | 22.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46815 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 642 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,402 | 32.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,124 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,191 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46815 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 275 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 559 | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,065 | 26.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,424 | 31.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,035 | 26.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 243 | 3.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46815 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,165 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $481 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $931 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,359 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,012 | 48.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,093 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,511 | 14.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,219 | 31.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,328 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,148 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46815 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,056 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,561 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,198 | 51.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 439 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 733 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,841 | 38.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46815 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,396 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 512 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 299 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,199 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,468 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,918 | 25.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,284 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,894 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,586 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,474 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 380 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,736 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,358 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46815 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,407 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,161 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,268 | 71.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 830 | 26.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 279 | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 63 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46815 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,765 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 533 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,131 | 212.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,131 | 212.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,131 | 212.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 92 | 17.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 48 | 9.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 63 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 45 | 8.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46815 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,229 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,336 | 92.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,893 | 7.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 459 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 187 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,193 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 54 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46815 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,359 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,602 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46815