PlainZIP

Fort Wayne, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46819

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

8,765
132/sq mi
$63,947
Median income
$168,100
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Wayne pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46819 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46819 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, home to 8,765 residents across 66.4 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46819 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $168,100 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $974 monthly, and 71.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allen County, letting you compare 46819 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46819

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46819.

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 46819, 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

8,765

Population

66.4

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46819?

41.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 16.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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

How ZIP 46819 ranks nationally

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

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

$63,947 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$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 46819 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 46819 ranks #8 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 46819 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 46819 ranks #4 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
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

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 46819 in? ▼
ZIP code 46819 (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 46819? ▼
ZIP code 46819 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 8,765 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46819? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46819 is $63,947, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46819? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46819 is $168,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46819? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46819 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46819? ▼
ZIP code 46819 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 1,078 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46819? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46819 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16), Other services (except public administration) (14), Transportation and warehousing (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46819? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46819 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 46819? ▼
In ZIP code 46819, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 46819? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46819 is 23.2 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 46819? ▼
In ZIP code 46819, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46819? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46819 is 11.0% 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.