ZIP Code 46804
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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana
- Population
- 27,245
- Median income
- $85,833
- Median home value
- $258,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.6%
- Land area
- 49.9 sq mi
546/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46804 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 27,245. The median household income is $85,833, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $258,700, 7% below the US average. 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46804 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.9 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 27,245 residents, producing a population density of 546 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 46804 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46804 sits at $85,833 (17% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $46,641. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $258,700 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,183 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46804 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46804 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 46804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46804.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
244 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
180 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
130 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 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 46804, 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
27,245
Population
49.9
Area (sq mi)
546
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46804?
42.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
4.5%
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?
$85,833
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$46,641
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 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?
13,221
Total Housing Units
13,008
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,700
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,183
Median Rent
1986
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46804 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 150 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 194 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 212 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 231 |
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 1,214 business establishments in ZIP 46804, employing approximately 29,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,690,575,000.
1,214
Businesses
29,001
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 244 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 180 | 14.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 130 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 44 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.7% |
| Information | 23 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
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 46804 vs 46814 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46814 | Fort Wayne, IN | 12,281 | 3.3 mi |
| 46809 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,947 | 3.9 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 4.2 mi |
| 46807 | Fort Wayne, IN | 16,072 | 4.9 mi |
| 46704 | Arcola, IN | 60 | 4.5 mi |
| 46818 | Fort Wayne, IN | 18,790 | 6.7 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 4.6 mi |
| 46798 | Yoder, IN | 1,661 | 7.7 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 7.2 mi |
| 46799 | Zanesville, IN | 212 | 9.9 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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