ZIP Code 46805
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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana
- Population
- 21,306
- Median income
- $52,154
- Median home value
- $154,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.2%
- Land area
- 16.7 sq mi
1,276/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46805 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 21,306. The median household income is $52,154, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $154,200, 45% below the US average. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.7 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 21,306 residents, producing a population density of 1,276 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 46805 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46805 sits at $52,154 (29% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,966. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $154,200 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 57.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46805 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 46805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46805.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
214 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 75
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 41
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 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 46805, 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
21,306
Population
16.7
Area (sq mi)
1,276
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46805?
34.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.1%
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?
$52,154
Median Household Income
-29% vs state
$35,966
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 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?
10,705
Total Housing Units
9,612
Occupied Units
1,093
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state
$925
Median Rent
1953
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46805 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 162 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 187 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 217 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 237 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 262 |
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 763 business establishments in ZIP 46805, employing approximately 15,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $708,607,000.
763
Businesses
15,456
Employees
$708.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 214 | 28.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 26 | 3.4% |
| Information | 21 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 46805 vs 46803 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46803 | Fort Wayne, IN | 9,758 | 2.5 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 3.1 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 3.7 mi |
| 46815 | Fort Wayne, IN | 26,522 | 3.2 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 3.2 mi |
| 46806 | Fort Wayne, IN | 23,560 | 3.9 mi |
| 46807 | Fort Wayne, IN | 16,072 | 4.1 mi |
| 46845 | Fort Wayne, IN | 22,117 | 7.3 mi |
| 46835 | Fort Wayne, IN | 33,604 | 5.2 mi |
| 46819 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,765 | 9.3 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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