| City: | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Ft Wayne |
| County: | Allen County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:41:04 AM |
| Population: | 9,686 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 260 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.0702, -85.0843 |
| Land Area: | 7.475 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 46803 has 9,686 residents and 3,781 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 29.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (39.1%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (33.3%, much lower than the state average of 77.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0%, which is much higher than the state average (8.2%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 9,686Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 11,187Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 10,085Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,295.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,797Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3,781Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $78,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 8,202 | 8,932 | 9,314 | 9,737 | 9,544 | 9,766 | 9,578 | 9,378 | 9,425 | 10,200 | 10,327 | 10,629 | 11,187 |
| Decennial Census | 9,758 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9,686 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.5
Male Median Age: 28.9
Female Median Age: 30.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 445 | 423 | 448 | 389 | 394 | 345 | 295 | 276 | 314 | 250 | 241 | 282 | 259 | 158 | 81 | 60 | 35 | 43 |
| Female | 445 | 456 | 421 | 332 | 425 | 388 | 418 | 367 | 235 | 284 | 222 | 246 | 229 | 167 | 122 | 79 | 53 | 59 |
| Total | 890 | 879 | 869 | 721 | 819 | 733 | 713 | 643 | 549 | 534 | 463 | 528 | 488 | 325 | 203 | 139 | 88 | 102 |
| White: | 3,230 | 30.09% |
| Black: | 3,790 | 35.31% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,134 | 19.88% |
| Asian: | 195 | 1.82% |
| American Indian: | 58 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 11 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 1,315 | 12.25% |
| Total: | 10,733 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 4,738 | 48.92% | 28.9 years |
| Females: | 4,948 | 51.08% | 30.1 years |
| Total: | 9,686 | 100% | 29.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 9,871 | 88.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 41 | 0.37% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 185 | 1.65% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,090 | 11.40% |
| Total Population: | 11,187 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9,912 | 88.60% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,275 | 11.40% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $31,797, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $7,080 (28.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,149. Family households earn a median of $37,381 versus $28,523 for nonfamily households (a difference of $8,858). By gender, male median income is $41,777 and female is $35,651, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,126 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.8%, which is slightly below the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 13.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Production (36.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,717 | $22,646 | $21,790 | $22,927 | $21,606 | $21,344 | $20,837 | $22,023 | $23,648 | $23,094 | $25,507 | $30,638 | $31,797 |
| Median Family Income | $27,257 | $27,447 | $25,719 | $26,662 | $24,359 | $24,381 | $22,851 | $24,278 | $27,247 | $27,458 | $29,233 | $37,447 | $37,381 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,782 | $16,915 | $17,385 | $17,153 | $16,080 | $17,280 | $17,213 | $17,658 | $18,222 | $20,236 | $22,920 | $26,259 | $28,523 |
| Median Male Income | $27,095 | $27,080 | $27,164 | $30,395 | $29,643 | $32,689 | $35,087 | $35,678 | $38,323 | $37,169 | $36,429 | $41,505 | $41,777 |
| Median Female Income | $27,235 | $27,717 | $26,909 | $26,563 | $24,757 | $24,625 | $25,698 | $25,457 | $27,966 | $23,886 | $27,608 | $31,576 | $35,651 |
| Employed: | 4,213 | 54.03% |
| Unemployed: | 680 | 8.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,905 | 37.25% |
| Total: | 7,798 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 605 | 14.36% |
| Service: | 912 | 21.65% |
| Sales and Office: | 828 | 19.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 324 | 7.69% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,544 | 36.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 4,213 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $78,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $34,300 (77.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,300. The median gross rent is $878, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $300 (51.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195. Of occupied housing, owners make up 41.97% (43.83% with a mortgage, 56.17% free-and-clear) and renters 58.03% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.20%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.20%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $44,500 | $43,800 | $42,900 | $42,800 | $42,400 | $39,000 | $39,200 | $44,000 | $45,500 | $55,600 | $59,300 | $71,100 | $78,800 |
| Less than $500: | 265 | 11.10% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,240 | 51.93% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 705 | 29.52% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 0.25% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 0.17% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 7 | 0.29% |
| No Rent: | 161 | 6.74% |
| Total: | 2,388 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $578 | $564 | $563 | $572 | $566 | $585 | $639 | $654 | $683 | $690 | $753 | $816 | $878 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 757 | 18.40% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 970 | 23.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,388 | 58.03% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 4,115 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 4,115 | 88.80% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 519 | 11.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,634 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,994 | 64.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,520 | 32.80% |
| Other Units: | 120 | 2.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,634 | 100% |
In 2023, 9.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 71.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 16.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.60%). Private coverage is 40.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (69.00%). Public coverage is 50.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 36.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), up 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.53%). College enrollment is 12.21%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 744 | 12.60% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 956 | 16.19% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,837 | 31.11% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,375 | 23.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 438 | 7.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 410 | 6.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 145 | 2.46% |
| Total: | 5,905 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 4,205 | 71.21% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 555 | 9.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 4,487 | 37.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 5,606 | 47.20% |
| No Insurance: | 1,784 | 15.02% |
| Total: | 11,877 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 10,093 | 84.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.9% | 39.1% | 39.9% | 40.2% | 43.7% | 43.6% | 47.3% | 46.9% | 43.4% | 44.4% | 41.3% | 36.4% | 36.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 112 | 3.36% |
| Kindergarten: | 80 | 2.40% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,684 | 50.53% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,050 | 31.50% |
| College or graduate school: | 407 | 12.21% |
| Total: | 3,333 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 192 | 5.76% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,814 | 84.43% |
ZIP Code 46803 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 384 business establishments, employing about 8,048 people with an annual payroll of $429,545,000. USPS data shows 3,955 residential mailboxes and 544 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 3,955Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 544Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,029Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 3,114Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 335Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 384Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $108,208,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $429,545,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8,048Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46803 is located in Allen County, Indiana, within the Fort Wayne, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23060) and Indiana's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 451,440 people, about 2.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 46803. It covers 7.475 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fort Wayne, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 23060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 451,440Source: Census |
| MSA: | Fort Wayne, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.475 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4180.37 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1825000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fort Wayne city; IndianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 46803 is in the Fort Wayne Community Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.