46809 ZIP Code, Fort Wayne, IN
46809 is a ZIP code in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Allen County. It covers 25 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46798, 46804 and 46819. 8,589 people live here in 4,057 households. With about 347 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (62% own). Median household income is $52,253, below the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Wayne, IN
- County: Allen County
- Land area: 25 sq mi
- Population: 8,589
- Median household income: $52,253
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,589 |
| Households | 4,057 |
| Median household income | $52,253 |
| Income per person | $34,709 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Homeowners | 62.4% |
| Median home value | $133,100 |
| Median rent | $888 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 16.3% |
| $35–50K | 14.1% |
| $50–75K | 21.2% |
| $75–100K | 12.9% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 1.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.8% |
| 20–24 | 9.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 17.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 6.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.9% |
| Owned outright | 20.3% |
| Rented | 35.8% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.9% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 7.9% |
| 5–19 units | 11.4% |
| 20+ units | 5.1% |
| Mobile / other | 1.6% |
Businesses in 46809
379 business establishments with 12,983 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Manufacturing: 53
- Retail Trade: 46
- Transportation and Warehousing: 41
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 39
- Wholesale Trade: 33
- Construction: 29
- Accommodation and Food Services: 28
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 27
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46798 (3.9 mi)
- 46804 — Fort Wayne city, IN (3.9 mi)
- 46819 — Fort Wayne city, IN (4.7 mi)
- 46807 — Fort Wayne city, IN (4.8 mi)
- 46802 — Fort Wayne city, IN (5.6 mi)
- 46814 — Fort Wayne city, IN (5.7 mi)
- 46799 — Zanesville town, IN (6.6 mi)
- 46808 — Fort Wayne city, IN (7.1 mi)
Areas that include 46809
- Fort Wayne, IN ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Allen County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 27: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Allen County
- No. 5 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 4 of 16: highest median age in Fort Wayne, IN
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46809, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46809 in?
- 46809 is a Fort Wayne, IN mailing address. By land area, 34% lies inside Fort Wayne; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46809 in?
- 46809 is in Allen County.
- What is the population of 46809?
- About 8,589 people (±828), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,946.
- What is the median household income in 46809?
- $52,253 (±$6,380), 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 46809?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46809 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46809?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46798 (3.9 mi), 46804 (3.9 mi, Fort Wayne), 46819 (4.7 mi, Fort Wayne), 46807 (4.8 mi, Fort Wayne), 46802 (5.6 mi, Fort Wayne) and 46814 (5.7 mi, Fort Wayne).
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