ZIP Code 46803

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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana

Population
9,758

571/sq mi

Median income
$34,381

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,200

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.9%

Median age 27.1

Land area
17.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46803 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 9,758. The median household income is $34,381, which is 55% below the national average. Median home value is $85,200, 69% below the US average. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.1 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,758 residents, producing a population density of 571 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 46803 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46803 sits at $34,381 (53% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $16,954. The poverty rate stands at 36.5% and the unemployment rate at 14.9%. On housing, the median home value is $85,200 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 43.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46803 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 46803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46803.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 46803, 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

9,758

Population

17.1

Area (sq mi)

571

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46803?

27.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 30.0%
African American 38.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%

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

$16,954

Per Capita Income

36.5%

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,751

Total Housing Units

4,228

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.6%
Renter 56.4%

$85,200

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46803 vs 46806 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Fort Wayne, IN

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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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