Fort Wayne, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46815
Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,522
- 983/sq mi High-density area
- $73,239
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Wayne pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 983
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46815 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 46815 (Fort Wayne, IN) rose +16.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.0 in 2023 to 253.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46815 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, with 26,522 residents across 27.0 square miles, a density of 983 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46815 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,239 (1% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,797. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $209,500 (8% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $979; 75.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 46815 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 46815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46815.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 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 46815, 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
26,522
Population
27.0
Area (sq mi)
983
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46815?
37.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
4.5%
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?
$73,239
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$34,797
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46815 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)
$73,239 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
11,066housing units
11,066
Total Housing Units
10,433
Occupied Units
633
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,500
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$979
Median Rent
1975
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
+16.1%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46815 have increased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 154 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 176 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 205 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 218 |
| 2024 | +16.1% | 253 |
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 518 business establishments in ZIP 46815, employing approximately 5,789 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,476,000.
518
Businesses
5,789
Employees
$229.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 21.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 42 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.1% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.0% |
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 46815 vs 46835 →
ZIP 46815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46835
Fort Wayne (46835)
33,604 residents
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
27,931 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
- 46816
Fort Wayne (46816)
18,116 residents
- 46774
New Haven (46774)
16,008 residents
- 46802 11,086
Fort Wayne (46802)
11,086 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46815 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46765
Leo (46765)
$112,328 median income
- 46835
Fort Wayne (46835)
$77,152 median income
- 46774
New Haven (46774)
$76,292 median income
- 46815
Fort Wayne (46815)
$73,239 median income
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
$70,544 median income
- 46808
Fort Wayne (46808)
$53,359 median income
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
$52,154 median income
- 46806
Fort Wayne (46806)
$47,895 median income
- 46802
Fort Wayne (46802)
$46,854 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46815 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46835 | Fort Wayne, IN | 33,604 | 3.4 mi |
| 46803 | Fort Wayne, IN | 9,758 | 2.8 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 3.2 mi |
| 46806 | Fort Wayne, IN | 23,560 | 4.2 mi |
| 46774 | New Haven, IN | 16,008 | 4.6 mi |
| 46816 | Fort Wayne, IN | 18,116 | 6.9 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 4.9 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 6.2 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 6.0 mi |
| 46765 | Leo, IN | 5,341 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46815, 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 (26,522 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 46815 in?
ZIP code 46815 (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 46815?
ZIP code 46815 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 26,522 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46815?
The median household income in ZIP 46815 is $73,239, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46815?
The median home value in ZIP 46815 is $209,500, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46815 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46815?
ZIP code 46815 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 5,789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46815 are: Health care and social assistance (112), Finance and insurance (66), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46815?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46815 increased by 16.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 46815?
In ZIP code 46815, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 46815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46815 is 23.9 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 46815?
In ZIP code 46815, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46815 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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