46808 ZIP Code — Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County, Indiana
ZIP code 46808 is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 10.60 square miles and serves a population of 20,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.
About ZIP code 46808
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $51,673.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
20,049
population
10.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46808 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46808
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | Acceptable |
| Fort Wayne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46802 Fort Wayne (2.7 mi)
46897 Fort Wayne (2.8 mi)
46805 Fort Wayne (3.2 mi)
46807 Fort Wayne (4.4 mi)
46804 Fort Wayne (4.6 mi)
46825 Fort Wayne (4.8 mi)
46803 Fort Wayne (5.4 mi)
46818 Fort Wayne (5.5 mi)
46815 Fort Wayne (5.9 mi)
46806 Fort Wayne (6.4 mi)
46809 Fort Wayne (6.5 mi)
46835 Fort Wayne (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,049 |
| Population density | 1,891 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1006 |
| Longitude | -85.1807 |
| 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 | 56.5% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
20,049
Population
1,891
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$51,673
Median household income
$28,323
Per capita income
$112,900
Median home value
$852
Median monthly rent
64.2%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
6,176
Housing units
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
551
Under 5
580
658
5–9
694
699
10–14
736
672
15–19
708
740
20–24
779
1,504
25–34
1,584
1,122
35–44
1,183
1,259
45–54
1,326
778
55–59
820
612
60–64
645
719
65–74
758
279
75–84
293
170
85+
180
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,667 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 15,382 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,399 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
7.2%
Black or African American
6.7%
Other race
5.6%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,194 | 69% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,969 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,590 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,473 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,227 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 512 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.5% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
17.7%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $51,673 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
36.6%
$100k–$150k
27.8%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
11.5%
$300k–$500k
1.5%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,900 |
| Median rent / month | $852 |
| Owner occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter occupied | 35.8% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.9% |
| Electricity | 15.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,811 | 32.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 955 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,173 | 25.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,659 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,470 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,826 | 21.2% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 35.2% |
| Married | 38.1% | 36.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 18.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
36.7%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 229 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 228 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,104 | 43.6% |
| High school | 1,110 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,160 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.7%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Retail trade
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Professional & management
6.5%
Construction
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Public administration
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.3% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 23.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 93.5% |
| Government | 5.0% |
| Self-employed | 1.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
21.1%
18 and over
15.5%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
27.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Teeth loss | 21.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 862 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.6% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,918 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 922 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 547 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 366 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,791 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,516 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,624 | 68.0% |
| Foreign born | 275 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,258 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 561 | 44.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,981 | 9.9% |
| French | 1,585 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 1,206 | 6% |
| English | 298 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 168 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 150 | 0.7% |
| German | 85 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46808
What city is ZIP code 46808 in?
ZIP code 46808 is primarily assigned to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46808 in?
ZIP code 46808 falls within Allen County, Indiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46808?
17% of residents in ZIP code 46808 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46808?
The median home value in ZIP code 46808 is $112,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 46808?
ZIP code 46808 has an estimated population of 20,049 residents, with a density of 1,892 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46808?
The median household income in ZIP code 46808 is $51,673, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46808 in?
ZIP code 46808 observes the EST timezone.