ZIP Code 46825

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Fort Wayne · Allen County · Indiana

Population
27,931

704/sq mi

Median income
$70,544

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$220,600

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.4%

Median age 36.4

Land area
39.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46825 in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a population of 27,931. The median household income is $70,544, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $220,600, 21% below the US average. 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46825 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.7 square miles in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 27,931 residents, producing a population density of 704 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 46825 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46825 sits at $70,544 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,298. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 46825 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46825 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 46825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,931

Population

39.7

Area (sq mi)

704

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Fort Wayne, IN

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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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