ZIP Code 46815
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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana
- Population
- 26,522
- Median income
- $73,239
- Median home value
- $209,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.0%
- Land area
- 27.0 sq mi
983/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46815 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 26,522. The median household income is $73,239, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $209,500, 25% below the US average. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46815 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.0 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 26,522 residents, producing a population density of 983 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 46815 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46815 sits at $73,239 (1% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,797. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $209,500 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $979 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46815 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46815 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 46815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,797
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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