PlainZIP

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
$58,685
Median income
$153,200
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,595. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. Median home value sits at $153,200 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,004 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 46807 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allen County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46807?

34.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 12.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

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

$29,595

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46807 ranks nationally

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

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

$58,685 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,195

Total Housing Units

6,454

Occupied Units

741

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%

$153,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46807 ranks #7 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 46807 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 46807 ranks #5 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
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

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 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.

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