46797 ZIP Code — Woodburn, IN

Allen County, Indiana

ZIP code 46797 is located in Woodburn, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 49.80 square miles and serves a population of 4,214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46797

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 $193,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,419. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46797 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

4,214

population

49.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46797 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46797

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46797. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodburn	Acceptable
Woodburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46774 New Haven (5 mi) 46741 Grabill (6.8 mi) 46743 Harlan (7.4 mi) 45880 Payne (8.5 mi) 46773 Monroeville (9.1 mi) 45813 Antwerp (9.6 mi) 46835 Fort Wayne (9.8 mi) 46815 Fort Wayne (10.1 mi) 46788 Spencerville (10.4 mi) 46803 Fort Wayne (11.4 mi) 46765 Leo (11.5 mi) 46806 Fort Wayne (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,214
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	49.80 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	41.1202
Longitude	-84.8758
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	21.5%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,214

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$86,419

Median household income

$29,689

Per capita income

$193,400

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,176

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

192

143

5–9

172

268

10–14

322

214

15–19

256

20–24

144

25–34

172

289

35–44

346

286

45–54

342

55–59

60–64

174

65–74

208

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,539	36.5%
18 and over	2,675	63.5%
65 and over	486	11.5%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,027	93.4%
Hispanic or Latino	96	2.2%
Other race	89	2.1%
Two or more races	86	2%
Black or African American	8	0.2%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$86,419

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,400
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	2.0%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.8%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Fuel oil	15.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	873	69.7%
Cohabiting couple	87	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	96	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	196	15.7%
Households with children under 18	665	53.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	27.5%
Average household size	3.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	32.2%
Married	66.4%	54.7%
Separated	0.1%	0.1%
Widowed	0.4%	5.7%
Divorced	7.4%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 24.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	190	13.4%
Kindergarten	38	2.7%
Elementary school	777	55.0%
High school	293	20.7%
College / grad school	115	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Retail trade 14.8%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Construction 9.3%

Public administration 7.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Information 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	20.1%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,862	91.6%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,196	99.6%
Born in same state	4,190	99.4%
Born in different state	3,560	84.5%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.4%
Not a US citizen	11	61.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	391	9.3%
French	251	6%
Italian	191	4.5%
English	104	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.6%
Irish	14	0.3%
German	2	0%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.7%
Internet access	97.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46797

What city is ZIP code 46797 in?

ZIP code 46797 is primarily assigned to Woodburn, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46797 in?

ZIP code 46797 falls within Allen County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46797 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 46797 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 46797 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 46797 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46797?

The median home value in ZIP code 46797 is $193,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 46797?

ZIP code 46797 has an estimated population of 4,214 residents, with a density of 85 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46797 in?

ZIP code 46797 observes the EST timezone.