46804 ZIP Code — Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County, Indiana
ZIP code 46804 is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 17.71 square miles and serves a population of 29,045 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.
About ZIP code 46804
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $83,220. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,045
population
17.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46804 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46804
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | Acceptable |
| Fort Wayne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46809 Fort Wayne (2.6 mi)
46814 Fort Wayne (3.9 mi)
46802 Fort Wayne (4.1 mi)
46807 Fort Wayne (4.2 mi)
46808 Fort Wayne (4.6 mi)
46897 Fort Wayne (5.2 mi)
46805 Fort Wayne (7 mi)
46798 Yoder (7.1 mi)
46819 Fort Wayne (7.1 mi)
46806 Fort Wayne (7.8 mi)
46803 Fort Wayne (7.9 mi)
46818 Fort Wayne (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,045 |
| Population density | 1,640 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0457 |
| Longitude | -85.2319 |
| 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 | 30.3% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
29,045
Population
1,640
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$83,220
Median household income
$45,981
Per capita income
$222,500
Median home value
$1,051
Median monthly rent
68.4%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
9,090
Housing units
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
774
Under 5
844
849
5–9
925
797
10–14
868
677
15–19
737
710
20–24
774
1,913
25–34
2,084
2,001
35–44
2,180
1,718
45–54
1,871
786
55–59
857
1,053
60–64
1,147
1,555
65–74
1,693
796
75–84
868
272
85+
296
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,955 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 23,090 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,480 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 41.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,672 | 83% |
| Black or African American | 1,856 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,254 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 724 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 695 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 462 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.3% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
19.3%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $83,220 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
10.8%
$150k–$200k
23.6%
$200k–$300k
42.8%
$300k–$500k
16.7%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,051 |
| Owner occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter occupied | 31.6% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.4% |
| Electricity | 22.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,585 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,079 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,921 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,128 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,227 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,967 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 25.4% |
| Married | 59.1% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
22.4%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 713 | 10.9% |
| Kindergarten | 265 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,849 | 43.7% |
| High school | 1,260 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,437 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Retail trade
9.9%
Professional & management
9.5%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
4.5%
Construction
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Public administration
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.9% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
8.6%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 70.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,763 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,427 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 487 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 120 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 149 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 75 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,837 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,629 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 18,573 | 63.9% |
| Foreign born | 208 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,208 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 569 | 47.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,220 | 11.1% |
| French | 2,897 | 10% |
| Arab | 1,605 | 5.5% |
| English | 392 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 155 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 104 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.2% |
| German | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46804
What city is ZIP code 46804 in?
ZIP code 46804 is primarily assigned to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46804 in?
ZIP code 46804 falls within Allen County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 46804?
ZIP code 46804 has an estimated population of 29,045 residents, with a density of 1,640 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46804?
The median home value in ZIP code 46804 is $222,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46804?
The median household income in ZIP code 46804 is $83,220, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46804 in?
ZIP code 46804 observes the EST timezone.