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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 46807 has 16,489 residents and 6,377 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 32.2 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.6%, much lower than the state average of 77.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7%, which is much higher than the state average (8.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	16,489Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	16,285Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	17,368Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,120.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$56,341Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,377Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$133,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.37Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	16,281	15,632	15,819	16,008	16,233	16,895	17,057	17,348	17,538	16,681	15,941	16,034	16,285
Decennial Census	16,072	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,489	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 32.2

Male Median Age: 31.6

Female Median Age: 32.9

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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	651	674	634	646	552	659	658	572	509	455	482	398	424	334	215	127	40	52
Female	663	650	642	551	575	708	662	648	543	474	464	480	448	344	276	127	64	88
Total	1,314	1,324	1,276	1,197	1,127	1,367	1,320	1,220	1,052	929	946	878	872	678	491	254	104	140

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,493	54.16%
Black:	2,639	15.06%
Hispanic:*	2,914	16.62%
Asian:	805	4.59%
American Indian:	104	0.59%
Hawaiian:	8	0.05%
Other:	1,566	8.93%
Total:	17,529	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,082	49.01%	31.6 years
Females:	8,407	50.99%	32.9 years
Total:	16,489	100%	32.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,756	90.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	45	0.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	669	4.11%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	815	9.11%
Total Population:	16,285	100%
Total Native Population:	14,801	90.89%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,484	9.11%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $56,341, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,219 (37.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,741. Family households earn a median of $61,166 versus $39,793 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,373). By gender, male median income is $49,088 and female is $46,418, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,670 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.8%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,122	$41,302	$43,131	$41,862	$41,628	$45,657	$45,659	$47,127	$48,600	$51,695	$54,427	$57,625	$56,341
Median Family Income	$45,637	$47,500	$49,364	$48,588	$46,617	$52,696	$52,016	$55,012	$53,843	$57,490	$61,215	$62,310	$61,166
Median NonFamily Income	$32,614	$31,506	$33,346	$33,882	$31,011	$31,232	$32,455	$33,173	$34,368	$35,133	$38,578	$36,620	$39,793
Median Male Income	$37,125	$37,572	$36,961	$37,325	$34,855	$35,930	$36,414	$39,040	$41,525	$40,975	$44,076	$47,072	$49,088
Median Female Income	$35,998	$38,673	$38,631	$35,227	$31,819	$36,941	$35,495	$33,373	$37,569	$40,374	$40,871	$45,154	$46,418

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,722	64.77%
Unemployed:	604	5.07%
Not In Labor Force:	3,596	30.16%
Total:	11,922	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,555	33.09%
Service:	1,409	18.25%
Sales and Office:	1,782	23.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	428	5.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,548	20.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,722	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $133,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $55,700 (71.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,900. The median gross rent is $970, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $333 (52.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $168. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.97% (66.39% with a mortgage, 33.61% free-and-clear) and renters 40.03% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.51%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.20%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$77,800	$79,300	$82,200	$79,700	$79,200	$80,900	$80,600	$83,100	$86,600	$88,100	$97,300	$121,400	$133,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	76	2.99%
$500 to $999:	1,268	49.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,012	39.78%
$1,500 to $1,999:	72	2.83%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	116	4.56%
Total:	2,544	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$637	$643	$669	$683	$710	$725	$734	$748	$802	$829	$849	$902	$970

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,530	39.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,281	20.16%
Renter Occupied:	2,544	40.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,355	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,355	88.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	827	11.51%
Total Housing Units:	7,182	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,500	76.58%
Multi-Family Units:	1,643	22.88%
Other Units:	39	0.54%
Total Housing Units:	7,182	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 29.80% 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 90.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 16.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.60%). Private coverage is 50.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (69.00%). The share of people in poverty is 13.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.78%). College enrollment is 14.53%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	427	4.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	521	5.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,921	29.96%
Some college, no degree:	1,953	20.03%
Associate's degree:	1,024	10.50%
Bachelor's degree:	2,058	21.11%
Graduate or professional degree:	847	8.69%
Total:	9,751	100%
High school or higher:	8,803	90.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,905	29.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,238	48.18%
Public Insurance:	6,254	36.57%
No Insurance:	2,608	15.25%
Total:	17,100	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,492	84.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.7%	16.6%	19.0%	18.6%	20.3%	16.9%	19.5%	18.4%	16.9%	13.5%	12.3%	10.3%	13.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	358	7.62%
Kindergarten:	239	5.08%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,058	43.78%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,363	28.99%
College or graduate school:	683	14.53%
Total:	4,701	100%
Early Childhood:	597	12.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,660	77.86%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fort Wayne, Indiana
Names to Avoid:	Ft Wayne
County:	Allen County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:41:10 AM
Population:	16,489 [See All]
Area Code:	260
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.0405, -85.1514
Land Area:	3.22 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/46807/zip-code-46807.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,732Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	233Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,563Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,207Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	336Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	188Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$13,361,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$57,224,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,917Source: CBP

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:	3.22 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: 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 46807 in Fort Wayne, IN

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 46807

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46807

Sources & References