46845 ZIP Code
Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46845 |
| City/Town: | Fort Wayne |
| County: | Allen |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,011 |
| Median Household Income: | $109,494 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,007 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,425 |
| Median Home Value: | $285,400 |
| Land Area: | 22.9 sq miles
59.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2120, -85.1088 |
Population Information (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,011 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,010 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,001 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,625 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,940 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,445 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,955 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 948 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,593 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,660 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,219 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,720 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,799 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,575 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,154 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 378 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $285,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,377 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,425 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,288 | 98.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 137 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,894 | 86.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,394 | 13.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,098 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 254 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 267 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,404 | 17.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,555 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,754 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,324 | 33.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,540 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46845 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $109,494 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,267 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,282 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,007 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,577 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,267 | 98.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 251 | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,992 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,280 | 86.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,433 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 513 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,721 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 933 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,043 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 448 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 827 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 600 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 926 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 746 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 61 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46845 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 117 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 57 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 124 | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 390 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 745 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,571 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,628 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,195 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,657 | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,804 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46845 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,320 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,008 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,607 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46845 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 532 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,521 | 17.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 355 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,438 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 386 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 117 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,312 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,324 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,961 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,058 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 723 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 505 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.4% | 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 (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,798 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,166 | 82.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,723 | 24.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,112 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46845 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,427 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,431 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,257 | 31.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 182 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 139 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46845 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,332 | 89.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 74 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 63 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 45 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 94 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 194 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 619 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46845 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 112 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,546 | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,501 | 24.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,235 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,027 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,082 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 370 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 277 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 102 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 173 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46845 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 60 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 441 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 958 | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,422 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,568 | 34.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 976 | 9.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46845 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,947 | 77.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 235 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,932 | 18.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 76 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46845 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 291 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,318 | 22.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,855 | 47.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,824 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46845 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 155 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 430 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,320 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,965 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,376 | 38.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 589 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46845 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,596 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $577 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,377 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,288 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,386 | 71.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,215 | 31.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 960 | 9.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,665 | 16.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,892 | 37.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,368 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46845 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,874 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,422 | 22.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,731 | 71.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 214 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 415 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,078 | 19.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46845 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,460 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 814 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 337 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,417 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,791 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,101 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,637 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,452 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,910 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,605 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 249 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 786 | 30.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,570 | 60.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46845 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,412 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,422 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,099 | 61.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,189 | 34.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 677 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 134 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,664 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 184 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,347 | 732.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,347 | 732.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,347 | 732.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 213 | 115.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 210 | 114.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 232 | 126.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46845 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,386 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,709 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,677 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 745 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 396 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 439 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 97 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46845 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,288 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,975 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Fort Wayne, IN46845