ZIP Code 46898 in Fort Wayne, IN

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Fort Wayne, Indiana
County:Allen County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:49:41 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:260
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.1306, -85.1289
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46898 - Fort Wayne, IN

ZIP Code 46898, Fort Wayne

Military Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAllen County, IN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points380 (204 businesses)
PO Boxes176
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 46808
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains only one street for delivery: Independence Drive, with 74 address records spread across multiple units.
  • The post office maintains 176 PO Boxes despite zero recorded residential population, indicating institutional rather than household use.
  • Business records show 204 business addresses and six establishments employing 35 workers total.
  • ZIP 46898 operates as a specialized zone within the larger Fort Wayne ZIP code 46808, serving a specific institutional purpose.
  • The single-street infrastructure and military-associated naming pattern suggest this ZIP serves a dedicated facility rather than a residential community.
  • Nearby neighborhoods including Bass-Leesburg Civic, Cedar Ridge, and Harris Meadows provide conventional residential context within a mile of this specialized zone.

Mail Infrastructure

The entire street delivery infrastructure consists of one address: Independence Drive, which accounts for 74 delivery records across multiple units. This single-street configuration is typical of institutional installations where mail distribution centers on a primary thoroughfare serving connected facilities. The post office handles both the PO Box operation and unit-based delivery to what appears to be a structured campus environment.

Economic Activity

Business activity tells part of the story. The ZIP contains 204 business addresses despite having zero recorded residential population, pointing to an operational facility rather than a housing community. Six establishments employ 35 workers according to business records. This isn't a place where people live in the traditional sense, but it's clearly a workplace and service hub.

Geographic Context

The surrounding Fort Wayne area provides context. ZIP 46898 sits within the larger 46808 zone, operating as a specialized postal designation within Indiana's second-largest city. The Bass-Leesburg Civic neighborhood lies just beyond the boundary, while residential areas like Cedar Ridge and Harris Meadows sit within half a mile. This positioning suggests the ZIP serves a specific institutional purpose while surrounded by conventional residential communities that receive standard carrier delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Military Themed Single Institutional Street

The sole street name, Independence Drive, reflects the military character of this specialized postal zone. The single-street infrastructure serving 74 unit-based addresses indicates a campus-style facility rather than a traditional neighborhood street grid.

Nearby Areas

Bass-Leesburg Civic Cedar Ridge Harris Meadows Westwood North Lincoln Park

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46898 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 35 people with an annual payroll of $2,068,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:352Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$506,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,068,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:35Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46898 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 46898. 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


46899 | | 46897

Schools in ZIP Code 46898


We could not locate which school district 46898 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 46898


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