PlainZIP

Fort Wayne, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46825

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

27,931
704/sq mi
$70,544
Median income
$220,600
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Wayne pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
704
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46825 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, with 27,931 residents across 39.7 square miles, a density of 704 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46825 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,544 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,298. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $220,600 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,065 per month, and 59.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 46825 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allen County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Wayne, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46825.

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 46825, 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

27,931

Population

39.7

Area (sq mi)

704

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46825?

36.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.9%
African American 8.1%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$70,544

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$38,298

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46825 ranks nationally

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

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

$70,544 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,625

Total Housing Units

12,942

Occupied Units

683

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$220,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,065

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46825 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 151
2021 +14.2% 172
2022 +17.8% 203
2023 +8.7% 221
2024 +5.8% 234

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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 46825, employing approximately 21,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,177,729,000.

1,162

Businesses

21,720

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 166 14.3%
Retail trade 143 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 121 10.4%
Finance and insurance 111 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 106 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 81 7.0%
Construction 74 6.4%
Wholesale trade 71 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 37 3.2%
Manufacturing 31 2.7%
Educational services 27 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.4%
Information 14 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 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 46825 vs 46805 →

ZIP 46825 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 46825 ranks #2 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 46825 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 46825 ranks #6 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
46805 Fort Wayne, IN 21,306 3.7 mi
46845 Fort Wayne, IN 22,117 3.7 mi
46835 Fort Wayne, IN 33,604 4.1 mi
46808 Fort Wayne, IN 19,309 4.6 mi
46815 Fort Wayne, IN 26,522 4.9 mi
46803 Fort Wayne, IN 9,758 6.0 mi
46802 Fort Wayne, IN 11,086 6.2 mi
46818 Fort Wayne, IN 18,790 6.5 mi
46807 Fort Wayne, IN 16,072 7.6 mi
46748 Huntertown, IN 5,134 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

46835 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 33,604
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
46805 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 21,306

Related Areas

Allen County Fort Wayne, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46825 in? ▼
ZIP code 46825 (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 46825? ▼
ZIP code 46825 in Fort Wayne, IN has a population of 27,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46825? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46825 is $70,544, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46825? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46825 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46825? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46825 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46825? ▼
ZIP code 46825 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 21,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46825? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46825 are: Health care and social assistance (166), Retail trade (143), Accommodation and food services (121). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46825? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46825 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 46825? ▼
In ZIP code 46825, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 46825? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46825 is 21.3 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 46825? ▼
In ZIP code 46825, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46825? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46825 is 9.8% 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.