PlainZIP

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
$34,381
Median income
$85,200
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $16,954. 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 14.9%. The typical home here is valued at $85,200 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of $963 monthly, and 43.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allen County, letting you compare 46803 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 46803 ranks nationally

Fort Wayne, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,381 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46803 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

46835 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 33,604
46825 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,931
46804 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,245
46815 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 26,522
46806 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 23,560
46845 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 22,117

Related Areas

Allen County Fort Wayne, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.