46845 ZIP Code, Fort Wayne, IN
46845 is a ZIP code in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Allen County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46748, 46825 and 46765. 29,583 people live here in 11,044 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Indiana ZIP codes. At about 1,293 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $112,676, well above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Wayne, IN
- County: Allen County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 29,583
- Median household income: $112,676
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,583 |
| Households | 11,044 |
| Median household income | $112,676 |
| Income per person | $54,607 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Homeowners | 84.0% |
| Median home value | $339,200 |
| Median rent | $1,398 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% |
| Broadband internet | 96.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 2.4% |
| $25–35K | 3.2% |
| $35–50K | 7.5% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 12.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.0% |
| $150–200K | 15.3% |
| $200K+ | 20.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.5% |
| 45–54 | 15.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 6.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 59.2% |
| Owned outright | 22.6% |
| Rented | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.1% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 8.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 46845
473 business establishments with 10,141 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 98
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 59
- Finance and Insurance: 53
- Construction: 45
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 44
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 37
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 31
- Wholesale Trade: 27
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46748 — Huntertown town, IN (3.7 mi)
- 46825 — Fort Wayne city, IN (3.9 mi)
- 46765 — Leo-Cedarville town, IN (4.2 mi)
- 46835 — Fort Wayne city, IN (5.4 mi)
- 46738 — Garrett city, IN (7.7 mi)
- 46805 — Fort Wayne city, IN (7.7 mi)
- 46815 — Fort Wayne city, IN (8 mi)
- 46741 — Harlan CDP, IN (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 46845
- Fort Wayne, IN ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Huntertown, IN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Allen County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 27: highest median household income in Allen County
- No. 3 of 27: highest median home value in Allen County
- No. 9 of 27: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Allen County
- No. 9 of 27: highest median age in Allen County
- No. 3 of 27: fastest population growth in Allen County
- No. 2 of 16: highest median household income in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 2 of 16: highest median home value in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 5 of 16: highest share of households with children in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 3 of 16: highest median age in Fort Wayne, IN
- No. 2 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) 46845, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46845 in?
- 46845 is a Fort Wayne, IN mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Fort Wayne and 4% lies inside Huntertown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46845 in?
- 46845 is in Allen County.
- What is the population of 46845?
- About 29,583 people (±951), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,380.
- What is the median household income in 46845?
- $112,676 (±$7,886), 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 46845?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46845 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46845?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46748 (3.7 mi, Huntertown), 46825 (3.9 mi, Fort Wayne), 46765 (4.2 mi, Leo-Cedarville), 46835 (5.4 mi, Fort Wayne), 46738 (7.7 mi, Garrett) and 46805 (7.7 mi, Fort Wayne).
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