46825 ZIP Code — Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County, Indiana
ZIP code 46825 is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 15.59 square miles and serves a population of 29,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.
About ZIP code 46825
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 $179,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $67,401. 31% 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 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,183
population
15.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46825 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46825
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46825. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | Acceptable |
| Fort Wayne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46835 Fort Wayne (2.9 mi)
46805 Fort Wayne (3.5 mi)
46815 Fort Wayne (4.2 mi)
46845 Fort Wayne (4.5 mi)
46808 Fort Wayne (4.8 mi)
46897 Fort Wayne (5.3 mi)
46803 Fort Wayne (5.6 mi)
46802 Fort Wayne (6.2 mi)
46765 Leo (6.7 mi)
46818 Fort Wayne (7.1 mi)
46806 Fort Wayne (7.2 mi)
46748 Huntertown (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,183 |
| Population density | 1,872 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1487 |
| Longitude | -85.1131 |
| 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 | 38.8% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.2% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
29,183
Population
1,872
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$67,401
Median household income
$36,909
Per capita income
$179,500
Median home value
$1,020
Median monthly rent
58.8%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
8,269
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
930
Under 5
910
615
5–9
602
906
10–14
887
833
15–19
816
1,402
20–24
1,371
2,438
25–34
2,386
1,509
35–44
1,477
1,707
45–54
1,671
925
55–59
906
835
60–64
818
1,449
65–74
1,418
755
75–84
739
444
85+
434
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,909 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 23,274 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,239 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.7%
Black or African American
10.1%
Asian
7.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,609 | 70.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,091 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 2,336 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,398 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,364 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 679 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 62 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.2% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
23.7%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $67,401 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
25.6%
$200k–$300k
25.1%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,020 |
| Owner occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter occupied | 41.2% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 57.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 24.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,348 | 42.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 969 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,741 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,502 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,993 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,720 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.7% | 25.6% |
| Married | 48.4% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 368 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 212 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,429 | 37.0% |
| High school | 1,490 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,059 | 31.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Retail trade
9.4%
Professional & management
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Construction
5.3%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.4% |
| Government | 7.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
13.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,543 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 31.4% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,343 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,452 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 144 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 207 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 1,007 | 3.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,863 | 88.6% |
| Born in same state | 25,234 | 86.5% |
| Born in different state | 18,320 | 62.8% |
| Foreign born | 629 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,320 | 11.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,835 | 55.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,113 | 10.7% |
| French | 2,793 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,452 | 5% |
| English | 232 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 149 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 136 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 136 | 0.5% |
| German | 105 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46825
What city is ZIP code 46825 in?
ZIP code 46825 is primarily assigned to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46825 in?
ZIP code 46825 falls within Allen County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46825?
The median home value in ZIP code 46825 is $179,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 46825?
ZIP code 46825 has an estimated population of 29,183 residents, with a density of 1,872 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46825?
The median household income in ZIP code 46825 is $67,401, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46825 in?
ZIP code 46825 observes the EST timezone.