ZIP Code 46806
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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana
- Population
- 23,560
- Median income
- $47,895
- Median home value
- $84,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.5%
- Land area
- 23.8 sq mi
990/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 70% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.8
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46806 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 23,560. The median household income is $47,895, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $84,100, 70% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46806 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.8 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 23,560 residents, producing a population density of 990 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 46806 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46806 sits at $47,895 (35% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $21,418. The poverty rate stands at 24.7% and the unemployment rate at 12.0%. On housing, the median home value is $84,100 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $966 per month, and 51.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46806 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, 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 46806 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 46806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46806.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 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 46806, 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
23,560
Population
23.8
Area (sq mi)
990
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46806?
29.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
18.5%
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?
$47,895
Median Household Income
-35% vs state
$21,418
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 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?
10,422
Total Housing Units
9,391
Occupied Units
1,031
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,100
Median Home Value
-57% vs state
$966
Median Rent
1958
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46806 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 149 |
| 2021 | +20.0% | 179 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 216 |
| 2023 | +14.7% | 247 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 268 |
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 223 business establishments in ZIP 46806, employing approximately 2,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,687,000.
223
Businesses
2,585
Employees
$116.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 21.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.7% |
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 46806 vs 46803 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46803 | Fort Wayne, IN | 9,758 | 1.7 mi |
| 46807 | Fort Wayne, IN | 16,072 | 3.1 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 3.9 mi |
| 46815 | Fort Wayne, IN | 26,522 | 4.2 mi |
| 46816 | Fort Wayne, IN | 18,116 | 3.9 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 4.2 mi |
| 46819 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,765 | 6.0 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 5.8 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 7.6 mi |
| 46835 | Fort Wayne, IN | 33,604 | 7.6 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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