46803 ZIP Code, Fort Wayne, IN
46803 is a ZIP code in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Allen County. It covers 7.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46806, 46805 and 46815. 10,994 people live here in 4,228 households. At about 1,471 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (44% own). Median household income is $34,381, well below the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 27.1, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Wayne, IN
- County: Allen County
- Land area: 7.5 sq mi
- Population: 10,994
- Median household income: $34,381
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,994 |
| Households | 4,228 |
| Median household income | $34,381 |
| Income per person | $16,954 |
| Median age | 27.1 |
| Homeowners | 43.6% |
| Median home value | $85,200 |
| Median rent | $963 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.5% |
| Broadband internet | 83.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 21.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.7% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 18.0% |
| $25–35K | 14.5% |
| $35–50K | 16.7% |
| $50–75K | 16.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.2% |
| $100–150K | 5.5% |
| $150–200K | 0.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.8% |
| 10–19 | 17.9% |
| 20–24 | 9.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 7.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65–74 | 6.1% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.9% |
| Owned outright | 23.2% |
| Rented | 50.0% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 59.7% |
| Townhome | 6.0% |
| 2–4 units | 9.7% |
| 5–19 units | 15.8% |
| 20+ units | 5.8% |
| Mobile / other | 2.9% |
Businesses in 46803
384 business establishments with 8,048 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Manufacturing: 67
- Wholesale Trade: 61
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 55
- Construction: 50
- Retail Trade: 28
- Transportation and Warehousing: 25
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 24
- Accommodation and Food Services: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46806 — Fort Wayne city, IN (1.7 mi)
- 46805 — Fort Wayne city, IN (2.6 mi)
- 46815 — Fort Wayne city, IN (2.7 mi)
- 46807 — Fort Wayne city, IN (3.7 mi)
- 46802 — Fort Wayne city, IN (4.1 mi)
- 46808 — Fort Wayne city, IN (5.1 mi)
- 46816 — Fort Wayne city, IN (5.1 mi)
- 46774 — New Haven city, IN (6.1 mi)
Areas that include 46803
- Fort Wayne, IN ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- New Haven, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Allen County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 27: highest share of households with children in Allen County
- No. 4 of 27: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Allen County
- No. 2 of 27: lowest median age in Allen County
- No. 6 of 27: fastest population growth in Allen County
- No. 2 of 16: highest share of households with children in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 4 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 1 of 16: lowest median age in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 3 of 16: fastest population growth in Fort Wayne, IN
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46803, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46803 in?
- 46803 is a Fort Wayne, IN mailing address. By land area, 64% lies inside Fort Wayne and 25% lies inside New Haven; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46803 in?
- 46803 is in Allen County.
- What is the population of 46803?
- About 10,994 people (±1,112), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,686.
- What is the median household income in 46803?
- $34,381 (±$7,035), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 46803?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46803 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46803?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46806 (1.7 mi, Fort Wayne), 46805 (2.6 mi, Fort Wayne), 46815 (2.7 mi, Fort Wayne), 46807 (3.7 mi, Fort Wayne), 46802 (4.1 mi, Fort Wayne) and 46808 (5.1 mi, Fort Wayne).
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