PlainZIP

Fort Wayne, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46808

Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,309
696/sq mi
$53,359
Median income
$140,800
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Wayne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
696
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46808 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46808 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, home to 19,309 residents across 27.8 square miles, a density of 696 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46808 reports a modest median household income of $53,359 (28% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,204. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $140,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $946 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46808, plus 6 more within Allen County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 46808

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46808.

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 46808, 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

19,309

Population

27.8

Area (sq mi)

696

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46808?

35.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.3%
African American 9.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$53,359

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$28,204

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46808 ranks nationally

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

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

$53,359 19th percentile higher than 19% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,466

Total Housing Units

8,738

Occupied Units

728

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$140,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$946

Median Rent

1955

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46808 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.1% 155
2021 +13.1% 176
2022 +17.5% 207
2023 +16.8% 241
2024 +6.3% 257

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 691 business establishments in ZIP 46808, employing approximately 19,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,009,622,000.

691

Businesses

19,029

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 98 14.2%
Wholesale trade 82 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 79 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 76 11.0%
Manufacturing 74 10.7%
Construction 65 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 39 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 37 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 4.5%
Finance and insurance 15 2.2%
Information 13 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Educational services 5 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

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ZIP 46808 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 46808 ranks #5 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 46808 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 46808 ranks #6 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 2.2 mi
46805 Fort Wayne, IN 21,306 3.1 mi
46807 Fort Wayne, IN 16,072 4.0 mi
46825 Fort Wayne, IN 27,931 4.6 mi
46804 Fort Wayne, IN 27,245 4.6 mi
46803 Fort Wayne, IN 9,758 5.0 mi
46704 Arcola, IN 60 6.0 mi
46818 Fort Wayne, IN 18,790 5.1 mi
46815 Fort Wayne, IN 26,522 6.2 mi
46809 Fort Wayne, IN 8,947 6.9 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 46808 in? ▼
ZIP code 46808 (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 46808? ▼
ZIP code 46808 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 19,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46808? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46808 is $53,359, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46808? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46808 is $140,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46808? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46808 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46808? ▼
ZIP code 46808 has 691 business establishments employing approximately 19,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46808? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46808 are: Retail trade (98), Wholesale trade (82), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46808? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46808 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 46808? ▼
In ZIP code 46808, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 46808? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46808 is 18.4 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 46808? ▼
In ZIP code 46808, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46808? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46808 is 19.3% 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.