Fort Wayne, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46807
Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,072
- 1,934/sq mi High-density area
- $58,685
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Wayne pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,934
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46807 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46807 (Fort Wayne, IN) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.3 in 2023 to 266.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46807 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, home to 16,072 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,934 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46807 reports a modest median household income of $58,685 (20% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,595. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,200 (21% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,004; owner occupancy is 60.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 46807 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 46807
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46807.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46807, 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
16,072
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
1,934
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46807?
34.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
8.9%
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?
$58,685
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$29,595
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46807 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Fort Wayne, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,685 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,195housing units
7,195
Total Housing Units
6,454
Occupied Units
741
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,004
Median Rent
1946
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46807 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 167 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 191 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 219 |
| 2023 | +16.9% | 256 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 267 |
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 188 business establishments in ZIP 46807, employing approximately 1,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,224,000.
188
Businesses
1,917
Employees
$57.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 15 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 6.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 46807 vs 46802 →
ZIP 46807 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
27,931 residents
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
27,245 residents
- 46815
Fort Wayne (46815)
26,522 residents
- 46806
Fort Wayne (46806)
23,560 residents
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
21,306 residents
- 46808
Fort Wayne (46808)
19,309 residents
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
16,072 residents
- 46802 11,086
Fort Wayne (46802)
11,086 residents
- 46803 9,758
Fort Wayne (46803)
9,758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46807 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46807 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
$85,833 median income
- 46815
Fort Wayne (46815)
$73,239 median income
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
$70,544 median income
- 46819
Fort Wayne (46819)
$63,947 median income
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
$58,685 median income
- 46808
Fort Wayne (46808)
$53,359 median income
- 46809
Fort Wayne (46809)
$52,253 median income
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
$52,154 median income
- 46806
Fort Wayne (46806)
$47,895 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46807 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 1.8 mi |
| 46806 | Fort Wayne, IN | 23,560 | 3.1 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 4.0 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 4.1 mi |
| 46803 | Fort Wayne, IN | 9,758 | 3.6 mi |
| 46819 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,765 | 5.5 mi |
| 46804 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,245 | 4.9 mi |
| 46809 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,947 | 4.3 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 7.6 mi |
| 46815 | Fort Wayne, IN | 26,522 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46807, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,072 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46807 in?
ZIP code 46807 (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 46807?
ZIP code 46807 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 16,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46807?
The median household income in ZIP 46807 is $58,685, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46807?
The median home value in ZIP 46807 is $153,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46807 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46807?
ZIP code 46807 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 1,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46807 are: Health care and social assistance (35), Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46807?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46807 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46807?
In ZIP code 46807, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 46807?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46807 is 20.8 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 46807?
In ZIP code 46807, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46807 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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