46835 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46835 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,557 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,641 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,773 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,483 |
| Median Home Value: | $176,100 |
| Land Area: | 21.6 sq miles
56.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1530, -85.0407 |
Population Information (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,557 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,646 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,911 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,307 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,518 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,694 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,263 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,354 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,686 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,065 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,951 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,172 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,734 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,954 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,974 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 885 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $176,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,059 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,483 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,947 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 536 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,984 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,963 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,421 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 449 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 636 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,125 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,613 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,711 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,132 | 21.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,755 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46835 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,641 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,059 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,855 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,773 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,608 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,007 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 548 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,008 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,263 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,908 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 825 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,144 | 79.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,410 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 126 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,253 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 784 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,831 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,304 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,604 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,137 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 282 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 185 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46835 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 468 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 156 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 796 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,269 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,057 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,126 | 20.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,505 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,639 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,036 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 895 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46835 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,389 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,221 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 112 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 231 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 93 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,580 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46835 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,152 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,630 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 637 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,308 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,058 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 276 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,265 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,493 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,249 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,381 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 905 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 619 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,465 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,717 | 78.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,414 | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,809 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46835 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,038 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,142 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,599 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 385 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 160 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 541 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46835 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,522 | 74.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 600 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 143 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 230 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,163 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 773 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,020 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46835 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 78 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,128 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,959 | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,523 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,946 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,690 | 23.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,413 | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,386 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 201 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 159 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46835 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 249 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,179 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,765 | 17.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,914 | 44.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,689 | 23.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 687 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46835 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,890 | 66.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 158 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,781 | 32.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 26 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46835 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 441 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,589 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,785 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,132 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46835 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 226 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 448 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,124 | 28.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,186 | 29.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,220 | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,401 | 12.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 333 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46835 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,208 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $472 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,059 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,947 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,108 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,859 | 19.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,523 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,141 | 27.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,250 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,059 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46835 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,669 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,577 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,346 | 53.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 495 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,112 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,689 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46835 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,340 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 783 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 455 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,099 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,803 | 17.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,200 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,654 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,053 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,274 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,620 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 246 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,950 | 53.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,424 | 39.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46835 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,050 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,031 | 16.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,792 | 62.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,855 | 30.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 942 | 15.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 384 | 6.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,148 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 309 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,409 | 779.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,409 | 779.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,409 | 779.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 278 | 90.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 352 | 113.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 524 | 169.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 5.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46835 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,250 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,828 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,422 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,172 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,007 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 928 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 315 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46835 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,947 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,357 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46835