ZIP Code 46819
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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana
- Population
- 8,765
- Median income
- $63,947
- Median home value
- $168,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.3%
- Land area
- 66.4 sq mi
132/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46819 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 8,765. The median household income is $63,947, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $168,100, 40% below the US average. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46819 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.4 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 8,765 residents, producing a population density of 132 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 46819 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46819 sits at $63,947 (13% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,619. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $168,100 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $974 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46819 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46819 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 46819
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46819.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 46819, 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
8,765
Population
66.4
Area (sq mi)
132
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46819?
41.1
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.0%
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?
$63,947
Median Household Income
-13% vs state
$32,619
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 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?
4,475
Total Housing Units
4,168
Occupied Units
307
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$974
Median Rent
1972
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
+13.8%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46819 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.5% | 144 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 164 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 188 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 211 |
| 2024 | +13.8% | 240 |
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 92 business establishments in ZIP 46819, employing approximately 1,078 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,386,000.
92
Businesses
1,078
Employees
$42.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 15.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.3% |
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 46819 vs 46807 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46807 | Fort Wayne, IN | 16,072 | 5.5 mi |
| 46809 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,947 | 4.6 mi |
| 46777 | Ossian, IN | 6,259 | 6.5 mi |
| 46798 | Yoder, IN | 1,661 | 5.1 mi |
| 46806 | Fort Wayne, IN | 23,560 | 6.0 mi |
| 46816 | Fort Wayne, IN | 18,116 | 5.6 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 7.2 mi |
| 46745 | Hoagland, IN | 1,841 | 6.5 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 9.3 mi |
| 46803 | Fort Wayne, IN | 9,758 | 7.6 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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