Fort Wayne, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46818
Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,790
- 110/sq mi High-density area
- $81,066
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Wayne pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 110
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46818 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46818 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, home to 18,790 residents across 171.3 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46818 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,066 (10% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,111. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,100 (21% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,273.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 46818 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 46818
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46818.
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 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 46818, 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
18,790
Population
171.3
Area (sq mi)
110
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46818?
35.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
8.0%
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?
$81,066
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,111
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46818 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)
$81,066 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
8,736housing units
8,736
Total Housing Units
8,307
Occupied Units
429
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,100
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,273
Median Rent
1998
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46818 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 171 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 191 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 211 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 213 |
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 604 business establishments in ZIP 46818, employing approximately 15,916 people with a combined annual payroll of $862,475,000.
604
Businesses
15,916
Employees
$862.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 80 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 65 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 43 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 46818 vs 46704 →
ZIP 46818 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
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
21,306 residents
- 46808
Fort Wayne (46808)
19,309 residents
- 46818
Fort Wayne (46818)
18,790 residents
- 46814
Fort Wayne (46814)
12,281 residents
- 46802 11,086
Fort Wayne (46802)
11,086 residents
- 46723 7,692
Churubusco (46723)
7,692 residents
- 46748 5,134
Huntertown (46748)
5,134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46818 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46818 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46814
Fort Wayne (46814)
$147,280 median income
- 46748
Huntertown (46748)
$109,375 median income
- 46763
Laotto (46763)
$97,054 median income
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
$85,833 median income
- 46723
Churubusco (46723)
$84,286 median income
- 46818
Fort Wayne (46818)
$81,066 median income
- 46825
Fort Wayne (46825)
$70,544 median income
- 46808 $53,359
Fort Wayne (46808)
$53,359 median income
- 46805 $52,154
Fort Wayne (46805)
$52,154 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46818 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46704 | Arcola, IN | 60 | 3.8 mi |
| 46804 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,245 | 6.7 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 5.1 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 6.5 mi |
| 46814 | Fort Wayne, IN | 12,281 | 7.6 mi |
| 46763 | Laotto, IN | 1,631 | 10.2 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 7.1 mi |
| 46723 | Churubusco, IN | 7,692 | 7.5 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 7.7 mi |
| 46748 | Huntertown, IN | 5,134 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46818, 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 (18,790 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 46818 in?
ZIP code 46818 (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 46818?
ZIP code 46818 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 18,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46818?
The median household income in ZIP 46818 is $81,066, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46818?
The median home value in ZIP 46818 is $235,100, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46818?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46818 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46818?
ZIP code 46818 has 604 business establishments employing approximately 15,916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46818?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46818 are: Construction (80), Retail trade (80), Wholesale trade (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46818?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46818 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 46818?
In ZIP code 46818, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 46818?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46818 is 21.9 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 46818?
In ZIP code 46818, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46818?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46818 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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