ZIP Code 46868 in Fort Wayne, IN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Fort Wayne, Indiana
County:Allen County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:49:34 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:260
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.1306, -85.1289
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46868 Fort Wayne, IN - Downtown Postal Facility

ZIP Code 46868, Fort Wayne

Military Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAllen County, IN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points28 (9 businesses)
PO Boxes19
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 46802
Key Facts
  • This is a point-only ZIP code enclosed within ZIP 46802, with no geographic territory of its own.
  • Zero population and zero households are recorded for this ZIP, as it serves a commercial location rather than residents.
  • The post office maintains 19 PO Boxes and serves 9 business delivery points.
  • All delivery uses a single city carrier route serving S Clinton Street with multiple unit addresses.
  • Despite the city name containing 'Fort,' this isn't a military base. Fort Wayne was named after General Anthony Wayne in the 1790s.

Facility Overview

ZIP 46868 serves a downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana postal location on S Clinton Street. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, it doesn't serve a residential population. Census data shows zero residents and zero households within its boundaries. This is a point-only ZIP enclosed within ZIP 46802.

Postal Services

The post office maintains just 19 PO Boxes and serves 9 business delivery points. All mail delivery uses a single city carrier route. The street address records include unit designations, indicating a commercial building with multiple suites or offices.

Not a Military Installation

Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, and this ZIP appears to function as a specialized downtown postal facility rather than serving a residential community. The city's name comes from a Revolutionary War-era fort named after General Anthony Wayne. There's no active military installation here.

Surrounding Area

Nearby neighborhoods include Downtown Fort Wayne, LaRez, Hoagland Masterson, West Central, and East Central. Standard street delivery is available throughout the area via other Fort Wayne ZIP codes. This ZIP exists as a discrete postal unit for a specific location rather than a geographic service area.

Street Name Patterns

Downtown Commercial

Single commercial street address with multiple unit designations typical of a downtown office building.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Fort Wayne LaRez Hoagland Masterson West Central East Central

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46868 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:26Source: 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 46868 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 46868. 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


46869 | | 46867

Schools in ZIP Code 46868


We could not locate which school district 46868 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 46868


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 February 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], 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: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov