46798 ZIP Code — Yoder, IN

Allen County, Indiana

ZIP code 46798 is located in Yoder, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 18.17 square miles and serves a population of 1,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46798

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 $160,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,598. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 46798 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,051

population

18.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46798 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46798

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46798. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yoder	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46809 Fort Wayne (4.7 mi) 46819 Fort Wayne (5.8 mi) 46777 Ossian (6.1 mi) 46783 Roanoke (6.8 mi) 46804 Fort Wayne (7.1 mi) 46770 Markle (7.2 mi) 46791 Uniondale (7.5 mi) 46807 Fort Wayne (7.8 mi) 46814 Fort Wayne (8.2 mi) 46802 Fort Wayne (9.2 mi) 46897 Fort Wayne (10.1 mi) 46816 Fort Wayne (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,051
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	18.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9433
Longitude	-85.2274
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	31.8%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	49.8%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,051

Population

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$74,598

Median household income

$36,477

Per capita income

$160,200

Median home value

$1,047

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

370

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	23.7%
18 and over	802	76.3%
65 and over	158	15.0%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 10%

Group	Count	%
White	946	90%
Two or more races	105	10%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	49.8%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 32.8%

$75k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	32.8%
$75k–$100k	26.5%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$74,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,200
Median rent / month	$1,047
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	27.4%
1939 or earlier	33.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	43	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	98	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	68	15.8%
Households with children under 18	119	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	30.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	20.2%
Married	54.5%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.4%	6.7%
Divorced	15.8%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	39	18.4%
Elementary school	68	32.1%
High school	27	12.7%
College / grad school	78	36.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Retail trade 17.6%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Professional & management 14.7%

Construction 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.2%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	15.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	936	89.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,051	100.0%
Born in same state	1,051	100.0%
Born in different state	870	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	355	33.8%
Italian	90	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	1%
Arab	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46798

What city is ZIP code 46798 in?

ZIP code 46798 is primarily assigned to Yoder, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46798 in?

ZIP code 46798 falls within Allen County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 46798 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 46798 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46798?

The median home value in ZIP code 46798 is $160,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 46798?

ZIP code 46798 has an estimated population of 1,051 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46798?

The median household income in ZIP code 46798 is $74,598, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46798 in?

ZIP code 46798 observes the EST timezone.