46802 ZIP Code — Fort Wayne, IN

Allen County, Indiana

ZIP code 46802 is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 4.20 square miles and serves a population of 10,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46802

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,763. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46802 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,588

population

4.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46802 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46802

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Wayne	Acceptable
Fort Wayne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46897 Fort Wayne (1.1 mi) 46807 Fort Wayne (1.8 mi) 46808 Fort Wayne (2.7 mi) 46805 Fort Wayne (3.1 mi) 46803 Fort Wayne (3.9 mi) 46804 Fort Wayne (4.1 mi) 46806 Fort Wayne (4.2 mi) 46809 Fort Wayne (4.8 mi) 46815 Fort Wayne (5.3 mi) 46819 Fort Wayne (6.2 mi) 46825 Fort Wayne (6.2 mi) 46814 Fort Wayne (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,588
Population density	2,521 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	4.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0655
Longitude	-85.1581
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	260

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.6%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

10,588

Population

2,521

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$44,763

Median household income

$30,537

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

35.6%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

2,732

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

402

Under 5

292

289

5–9

209

224

10–14

163

329

15–19

239

512

20–24

372

1,361

25–34

988

985

35–44

715

731

45–54

531

344

55–59

249

369

60–64

268

369

65–74

267

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,894	17.9%
18 and over	8,694	82.1%
65 and over	1,016	9.6%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.1%

Black or African American 15.6%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Other race 4.2%

Asian 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,003	60.1%
Black or African American	1,817	15.6%
Two or more races	1,152	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,063	9.1%
Other race	486	4.2%
Asian	93	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.6%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$44,763

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	35.6%
Renter occupied	64.4%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	43.0%
Large apartment buildings	23.6%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	39.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	35.1%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	23.5%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.0%
1 vehicle	48.2%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.7%
Electricity	45.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,186	23.8%
Cohabiting couple	485	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,750	35.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,554	31.2%
Households with children under 18	1,126	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	748	15.0%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.4%	45.9%
Married	26.4%	33.8%
Separated	2.1%	1.1%
Widowed	2.0%	5.3%
Divorced	16.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	189	9.7%
Kindergarten	13	0.7%
Elementary school	721	37.2%
High school	405	20.9%
College / grad school	612	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 5.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Other services 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 41.8%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 46.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.9%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	26.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	83.1%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	419	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,894	93.4%
Spanish	486	4.9%
Other Indo-European	447	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,989	94.3%
Born in same state	9,908	93.6%
Born in different state	6,488	61.3%
Foreign born	81	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	599	5.7%
Not a US citizen	220	36.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,309	12.4%
French	476	4.5%
English	224	2.1%
Arab	176	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	0.8%
German	26	0.2%
Dutch	16	0.2%
Irish	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	92.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46802

What city is ZIP code 46802 in?

ZIP code 46802 is primarily assigned to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46802 in?

ZIP code 46802 falls within Allen County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46802 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 46802 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46802?

25% of residents in ZIP code 46802 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46802?

The median home value in ZIP code 46802 is $108,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46802?

The median household income in ZIP code 46802 is $44,763, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46802 in?

ZIP code 46802 observes the EST timezone.