46835 ZIP Code — Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County, Indiana
ZIP code 46835 is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 21.65 square miles and serves a population of 36,557 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.
About ZIP code 46835
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $71,641.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,557
population
21.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46835 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46835
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | Acceptable |
| Fort Wayne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46825 Fort Wayne (2.9 mi)
46815 Fort Wayne (4 mi)
46845 Fort Wayne (4.4 mi)
46765 Leo (5.1 mi)
46805 Fort Wayne (5.1 mi)
46774 New Haven (6 mi)
46803 Fort Wayne (6.1 mi)
46741 Grabill (7.1 mi)
46897 Fort Wayne (7.1 mi)
46808 Fort Wayne (7.5 mi)
46806 Fort Wayne (7.7 mi)
46802 Fort Wayne (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,557 |
| Population density | 1,689 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1569 |
| Longitude | -85.0580 |
| 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 | 39.0% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
36,557
Population
1,689
People per sq mi
34.0
Median age
$71,641
Median household income
$36,575
Per capita income
$176,100
Median home value
$1,059
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
11,520
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,114
Under 5
1,193
1,215
5–9
1,303
1,300
10–14
1,394
1,092
15–19
1,171
1,619
20–24
1,735
2,744
25–34
2,942
1,962
35–44
2,103
1,907
45–54
2,044
1,048
55–59
1,124
837
60–64
897
1,426
65–74
1,528
953
75–84
1,021
427
85+
458
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,850 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 27,707 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,813 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 34.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Asian
3.2%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,144 | 75% |
| Two or more races | 2,831 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,410 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,304 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1,253 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 784 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.0% | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $71,641 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
28.4%
$150k–$200k
29.0%
$200k–$300k
20.2%
$300k–$500k
12.8%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,059 |
| Owner occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 74.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.2% |
| Electricity | 32.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,108 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,175 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,523 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,141 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,250 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,059 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 30.5% |
| Married | 53.7% | 47.4% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 783 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 455 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,099 | 39.6% |
| High school | 1,803 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,200 | 30.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Retail trade
12.1%
Professional & management
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
9.4%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,053 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.7% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,250 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 979 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 370 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 337 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,148 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 33,839 | 92.6% |
| Born in different state | 24,453 | 66.9% |
| Foreign born | 309 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,409 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,155 | 47.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,631 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 3,497 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,594 | 4.4% |
| English | 397 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 250 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 85 | 0.2% |
| German | 73 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 64 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46835
What city is ZIP code 46835 in?
ZIP code 46835 is primarily assigned to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46835 in?
ZIP code 46835 falls within Allen County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46835?
The median home value in ZIP code 46835 is $176,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 46835?
ZIP code 46835 has an estimated population of 36,557 residents, with a density of 1,689 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46835?
The median household income in ZIP code 46835 is $71,641, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46835 in?
ZIP code 46835 observes the EST timezone.