Fort Wayne, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46802
Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,086
- 1,011/sq mi High-density area
- $46,854
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Wayne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,011
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46802 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46802 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, home to 11,086 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 1,011 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46802 reports a modest median household income of $46,854 (36% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,423. The poverty rate is 27.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $184,800 (5% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $961; 35.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 46802 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,423
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46802 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Fort Wayne, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,854 5th percentile higher than 5% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,034housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 46802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
27,931 residents
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
27,245 residents
- 46815
Fort Wayne (46815)
26,522 residents
- 46806
Fort Wayne (46806)
23,560 residents
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
21,306 residents
- 46808
Fort Wayne (46808)
19,309 residents
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
16,072 residents
- 46802 11,086
Fort Wayne (46802)
11,086 residents
- 46803 9,758
Fort Wayne (46803)
9,758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46802 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
$85,833 median income
- 46815
Fort Wayne (46815)
$73,239 median income
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
$70,544 median income
- 46819
Fort Wayne (46819)
$63,947 median income
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
$58,685 median income
- 46808
Fort Wayne (46808)
$53,359 median income
- 46809
Fort Wayne (46809)
$52,253 median income
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
$52,154 median income
- 46806
Fort Wayne (46806)
$47,895 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46802 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46802, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,086 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46802 in?
ZIP code 46802 (Fort Wayne) is located in Allen County, Indiana. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allen-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46802?
ZIP code 46802 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 11,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46802?
The median household income in ZIP 46802 is $46,854, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46802?
The median home value in ZIP 46802 is $184,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46802 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46802?
ZIP code 46802 has 759 business establishments employing approximately 16,069 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46802 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (161), Accommodation and food services (85), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46802 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46802?
In ZIP code 46802, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46802?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46802 is 18.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46802?
In ZIP code 46802, approximately 35.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46802 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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