46805 ZIP Code — Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County, Indiana
ZIP code 46805 is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 6.41 square miles and serves a population of 22,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.
About ZIP code 46805
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $48,613.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
22,218
population
6.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46805 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46805
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46805. 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 (2 mi)
46803 Fort Wayne (2.6 mi)
46815 Fort Wayne (2.7 mi)
46802 Fort Wayne (3.1 mi)
46808 Fort Wayne (3.2 mi)
46825 Fort Wayne (3.5 mi)
46806 Fort Wayne (4.1 mi)
46807 Fort Wayne (4.4 mi)
46835 Fort Wayne (5.1 mi)
46804 Fort Wayne (7 mi)
46774 New Haven (7.8 mi)
46809 Fort Wayne (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,218 |
| Population density | 3,466 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0986 |
| Longitude | -85.1184 |
| 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 | 53.7% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
22,218
Population
3,466
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$48,613
Median household income
$33,200
Per capita income
$121,300
Median home value
$796
Median monthly rent
55.9%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
6,505
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
797
Under 5
832
611
5–9
637
495
10–14
517
748
15–19
781
933
20–24
974
1,898
25–34
1,982
1,250
35–44
1,304
1,177
45–54
1,229
666
55–59
695
680
60–64
709
931
65–74
972
400
75–84
417
285
85+
298
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,610 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,608 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,303 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.2%
Black or African American
11.5%
Asian
6.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,147 | 70.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,657 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1,572 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,484 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 794 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 334 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.7% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
13.0%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $48,613 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
25.8%
$100k–$150k
39.9%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
8.1%
$300k–$500k
1.7%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,300 |
| Median rent / month | $796 |
| Owner occupied | 55.9% |
| Renter occupied | 44.1% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 66.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% |
| 3 or more | 15.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.2% |
| Electricity | 34.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,927 | 30.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,166 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,477 | 25.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,201 | 32.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,426 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,248 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.6% | 40.4% |
| Married | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 349 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 143 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,628 | 36.1% |
| High school | 1,070 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,321 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
11.3%
Retail trade
10.6%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
2.1%
Public administration
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.7% |
| Government | 8.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
21.8%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 21.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 955 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.6% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,589 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 1,007 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 114 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 691 | 3.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,399 | 91.8% |
| Born in same state | 20,377 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 15,398 | 69.3% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,819 | 8.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 851 | 46.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,534 | 11.4% |
| French | 2,134 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,148 | 5.2% |
| English | 264 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 135 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 64 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46805
What city is ZIP code 46805 in?
ZIP code 46805 is primarily assigned to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46805 in?
ZIP code 46805 falls within Allen County, Indiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46805?
17% of residents in ZIP code 46805 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46805?
The median home value in ZIP code 46805 is $121,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 46805?
ZIP code 46805 has an estimated population of 22,218 residents, with a density of 3,466 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46805?
The median household income in ZIP code 46805 is $48,613, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46805 in?
ZIP code 46805 observes the EST timezone.