46816 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46816 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,501 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,960 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,980 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,218 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,700 |
| Land Area: | 36.0 sq miles
93.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0028, -85.0459 |
Population Information (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,501 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,967 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,534 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,857 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,549 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,467 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,566 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,288 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,611 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,873 | 9.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,244 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,119 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,019 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,969 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 585 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 354 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $805 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,218 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,270 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 948 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,197 | 57.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,073 | 42.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,774 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,092 | 17.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,061 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,121 | 35.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,578 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 940 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 842 | 7.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 140 | 1.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46816 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,960 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,038 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,541 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,980 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,408 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,850 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 558 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,899 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,124 | 90.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 467 | 5.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 234 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,484 | 38.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,222 | 31.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,769 | 19.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 637 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,371 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,144 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,137 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,736 | 8.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 401 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46816 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 547 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 777 | 10.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 781 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 938 | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,105 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,525 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 786 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 560 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 155 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 96 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46816 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,779 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,392 | 17.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 105 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 80 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 158 | 2.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46816 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 354 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,172 | 27.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 126 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 626 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 724 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 55 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 390 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 453 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,786 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 617 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 355 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 168 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.2% | 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 (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,547 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,255 | 52.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,041 | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,786 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46816 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,321 | 73.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,554 | 35.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,653 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 571 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 211 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,679 | 23.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46816 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,524 | 55.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 144 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 20 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 361 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,004 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 661 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 968 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 536 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46816 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 196 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 486 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,016 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 910 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,384 | 29.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,376 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,082 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 272 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 496 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46816 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 123 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,581 | 19.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,854 | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,445 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,067 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 148 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46816 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,846 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 287 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,030 | 41.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46816 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 967 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,870 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,042 | 28.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,391 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46816 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 515 | 12.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,186 | 28.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,287 | 30.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 563 | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 316 | 7.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 230 | 5.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 83 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46816 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,084 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $431 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $805 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,270 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,622 | 36.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,166 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,424 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,599 | 35.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,590 | 35.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,080 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.59 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46816 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,583 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,636 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,859 | 43.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 237 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 804 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,067 | 46.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46816 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,170 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 167 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 333 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,513 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,230 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 927 | 17.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,696 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 902 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,333 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,864 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 209 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,620 | 56.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,035 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46816 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,995 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,157 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,634 | 75.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 523 | 24.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 377 | 17.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,368 | 78.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,133 | 15896.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,133 | 15896.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,133 | 15896.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 95 | 365.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 90 | 346.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 926 | 3561.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46816 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,644 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,618 | 71.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,026 | 28.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,746 | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 90 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,001 | 17.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 189 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46816 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,270 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,521 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46816