46805 ZIP Code, Fort Wayne, IN
46805 is a ZIP code in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Allen County. It covers 6.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46803, 46808 and 46815. 21,437 people live here in 9,612 households. At about 3,344 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $52,154, below the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Wayne, IN
- County: Allen County
- Land area: 6.4 sq mi
- Population: 21,437
- Median household income: $52,154
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,437 |
| Households | 9,612 |
| Median household income | $52,154 |
| Income per person | $35,966 |
| Median age | 34.3 |
| Homeowners | 57.4% |
| Median home value | $154,200 |
| Median rent | $925 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 11.5% |
| $25–35K | 11.7% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 14.9% |
| $150–200K | 2.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.8% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 20.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.3% |
| Owned outright | 18.6% |
| Rented | 38.0% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 66.1% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 9.8% |
| 5–19 units | 9.8% |
| 20+ units | 13.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 46805
763 business establishments with 15,456 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 214
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 123
- Accommodation and Food Services: 100
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 75
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 41
- Finance and Insurance: 36
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 31
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 29
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46803 — Fort Wayne city, IN (2.6 mi)
- 46808 — Fort Wayne city, IN (3.1 mi)
- 46815 — Fort Wayne city, IN (3.1 mi)
- 46802 — Fort Wayne city, IN (3.3 mi)
- 46806 — Fort Wayne city, IN (3.9 mi)
- 46825 — Fort Wayne city, IN (4 mi)
- 46807 — Fort Wayne city, IN (4.1 mi)
- 46835 — Fort Wayne city, IN (5.4 mi)
Areas that include 46805
- Fort Wayne, IN ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Allen County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 27: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Allen County
- No. 9 of 27: lowest median age in Allen County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46805, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46805 in?
- 46805 is a Fort Wayne, IN mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Fort Wayne.
- What county is 46805 in?
- 46805 is in Allen County.
- What is the population of 46805?
- About 21,437 people (±1,134), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,138.
- What is the median household income in 46805?
- $52,154 (±$5,008), 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 46805?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46805 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46805?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46803 (2.6 mi, Fort Wayne), 46808 (3.1 mi, Fort Wayne), 46815 (3.1 mi, Fort Wayne), 46802 (3.3 mi, Fort Wayne), 46806 (3.9 mi, Fort Wayne) and 46825 (4 mi, Fort Wayne).
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