ZIP Code 46865 in Fort Wayne, IN

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Fort Wayne, Indiana
County:Allen County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:49:31 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:260
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.1306, -85.1289
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46865 Fort Wayne, IN - Downtown PO Box Service Point

ZIP Code 46865, Fort Wayne

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAllen County, IN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points28 (12 businesses)
PO Boxes16
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 46802
Key Facts
  • This is a point-only ZIP located entirely within the boundaries of ZIP 46802.
  • With zero population and zero households, this ZIP serves only as a postal service address rather than a residential area.
  • The post office maintains just 16 PO Boxes and serves 12 business delivery points, all on a single street.
  • Despite the 'Fort Wayne' name, this isn't a military installation. The city was named after General Anthony Wayne.
  • Street delivery is available in this area through neighboring ZIP codes, so PO Boxes here are optional, not required.

A Point Within the City

ZIP code 46865 serves a small pocket within downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's a PO Box-classified ZIP with no resident population of its own, operating as a point location inside the larger 46802 ZIP boundary. All 16 PO Boxes and 12 business delivery points are concentrated on S Clinton St in the city's downtown core.

Not a Standalone Community

This isn't a standalone community. It functions as a supplemental postal service point for businesses and individuals who want a downtown mailing address separate from their home ZIP. The single-street footprint and minimal box count suggest a single building or small cluster of offices. Fort Wayne, despite the name, isn't a military installation. The city was named after Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne, and today it's Indiana's second-largest city with over 260,000 residents spread across dozens of standard ZIP codes.

Delivery Alternatives

Residents and businesses using 46865 have street delivery available through neighboring ZIPs. This PO Box classification exists for administrative convenience, not because alternatives don't exist. Downtown Fort Wayne neighborhoods like LaRez, Hoagland Masterson, and West Central all receive regular carrier delivery through other ZIP codes.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Downtown Core

All delivery points concentrated on S Clinton St in downtown Fort Wayne.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Fort Wayne LaRez Hoagland Masterson West Central East Central

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46865 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:27Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46865 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 46865. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46866 | | 46864

Schools in ZIP Code 46865


We could not locate which school district 46865 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Northwood Middle School 1201 E Wash Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
District: Fort Wayne Community SchoolsNearby
Northcrest Elementary School 5301 Archwood Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
District: Fort Wayne Community SchoolsNearby
Shawnee Middle School 1000 E Cook Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
District: Fort Wayne Community SchoolsNearby
Mabel K Holland Elementary School 7000 Red Haw Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
District: Fort Wayne Community SchoolsNearby
Northrop High School 7001 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
District: Fort Wayne Community SchoolsNearby
Bishop Dwenger High School 1300 E Washington Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Daycare Learning Center 1400 W Washington Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
District: Private SchoolNearby
Concordia Lutheran High School 1601 Saint Joe River Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46865


Rudae's School Of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne 5317 Coldwater Rd Coldwater Crossing
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-5444
Type: Post Secondary
Concordia Theological Seminary 6600 N Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-4996
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne 4122 Lima Road, Unit A5
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University Fort Wayne 2101 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast 3800 N Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1489
Type: Post Secondary
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses 9910 Dupont Circle Drive East
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 January 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov