Fort Wayne, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46803
Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,758
- 571/sq mi High-density area
- $34,381
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Wayne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 571
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46803 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46803 (Fort Wayne, IN) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 46803 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, home to 9,758 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 571 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46803 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,381 (53% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,954. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,200 (56% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $963; owner occupancy is 43.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 46803 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 46803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46803.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
67 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 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 46803, 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
9,758
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
571
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46803?
27.1
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
14.7%
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?
$34,381
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$16,954
Per Capita Income
36.5%
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46803 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)
$34,381 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
4,751housing units
4,751
Total Housing Units
4,228
Occupied Units
523
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,200
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$963
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 384 business establishments in ZIP 46803, employing approximately 8,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,545,000.
384
Businesses
8,048
Employees
$429.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 67 | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 61 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 50 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 46803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46835
Fort Wayne (46835)
33,604 residents
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
27,931 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
- 46816
Fort Wayne (46816)
18,116 residents
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
16,072 residents
- 46774
New Haven (46774)
16,008 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46803 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46835
Fort Wayne (46835)
$77,152 median income
- 46774
New Haven (46774)
$76,292 median income
- 46815
Fort Wayne (46815)
$73,239 median income
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
$70,544 median income
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
$58,685 median income
- 46808
Fort Wayne (46808)
$53,359 median income
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
$52,154 median income
- 46806
Fort Wayne (46806)
$47,895 median income
- 46802
Fort Wayne (46802)
$46,854 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46803 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46806 | Fort Wayne, IN | 23,560 | 1.7 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 2.5 mi |
| 46815 | Fort Wayne, IN | 26,522 | 2.8 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 3.9 mi |
| 46807 | Fort Wayne, IN | 16,072 | 3.6 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 5.0 mi |
| 46816 | Fort Wayne, IN | 18,116 | 5.3 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 6.0 mi |
| 46835 | Fort Wayne, IN | 33,604 | 6.0 mi |
| 46774 | New Haven, IN | 16,008 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46803, 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 (9,758 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 46803 in?
ZIP code 46803 (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 46803?
ZIP code 46803 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 9,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46803?
The median household income in ZIP 46803 is $34,381, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46803?
The median home value in ZIP 46803 is $85,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46803 is African American at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46803?
ZIP code 46803 has 384 business establishments employing approximately 8,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46803 are: Manufacturing (67), Wholesale trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46803?
In ZIP code 46803, 37.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 46803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46803 is 25.1 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 46803?
In ZIP code 46803, approximately 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46803 is 36.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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