ZIP Code 46802
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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana
- Population
- 11,086
- Median income
- $46,854
- Median home value
- $184,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.7%
- Land area
- 11.0 sq mi
1,011/sq mi
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.6
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46802 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 11,086. The median household income is $46,854, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $184,800, 34% below the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.0 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 11,086 residents, producing a population density of 1,011 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46802 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46802 sits at $46,854 (36% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,423. The poverty rate stands at 27.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $184,800 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 35.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46802 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46802.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
161 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 59
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46802, Fort Wayne, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,086
Population
11.0
Area (sq mi)
1,011
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46802?
34.6
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
8.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,854
Median Household Income
-36% vs state
$38,423
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
6,034
Total Housing Units
5,193
Occupied Units
841
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,800
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
$961
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46802 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 215 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 249 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 261 |
| 2023 | +33.7% | 349 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 346 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 759 business establishments in ZIP 46802, employing approximately 16,069 people with a combined annual payroll of $942,764,000.
759
Businesses
16,069
Employees
$942.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 161 | 21.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 34 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.8% |
| Information | 17 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46802 vs 46807 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46807 | Fort Wayne, IN | 16,072 | 1.8 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 2.2 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 3.2 mi |
| 46803 | Fort Wayne, IN | 9,758 | 3.9 mi |
| 46804 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,245 | 4.2 mi |
| 46806 | Fort Wayne, IN | 23,560 | 4.2 mi |
| 46809 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,947 | 5.2 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 6.2 mi |
| 46819 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,765 | 7.2 mi |
| 46815 | Fort Wayne, IN | 26,522 | 6.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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