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 High-density area
- $63,947
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46819 (Fort Wayne, IN) rose +13.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.6 in 2023 to 239.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,619. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,100 (13% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $974; 71.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 46819 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 46819
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$32,619
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46819 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)
$63,947 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
4,475housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 46806
Fort Wayne (46806)
23,560 residents
- 46805
Fort Wayne (46805)
21,306 residents
- 46816
Fort Wayne (46816)
18,116 residents
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
16,072 residents
- 46802
Fort Wayne (46802)
11,086 residents
- 46803
Fort Wayne (46803)
9,758 residents
- 46809 8,947
Fort Wayne (46809)
8,947 residents
- 46819 8,765
Fort Wayne (46819)
8,765 residents
- 46777 6,259
Ossian (46777)
6,259 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46819 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46819 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46745
Hoagland (46745)
$89,643 median income
- 46798
Yoder (46798)
$81,691 median income
- 46777
Ossian (46777)
$72,758 median income
- 46819
Fort Wayne (46819)
$63,947 median income
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
$58,685 median income
- 46809
Fort Wayne (46809)
$52,253 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 46819 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46819, 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 (8,765 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 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.
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