ZIP Code 46809 -- Fort wayne, IN

Allen | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
8,589
Unknown
Median Income
$52,253
Home Value
$133,100
Median Rent
$888
Median Age
40.60
Diversity Index
52.20
Moderate
Cost of Living
58.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.9%

About ZIP Code 46809

ZIP code 46809 in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a unknown area with a population of 8,589. The median household income is $52,253, which is This is 30% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $133,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 58.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.60 years. Approximately 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Allen, IN.

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Population & Age

Total Population
8,589
Median Age
40.60
Male Population
4,302
50.1%
Female Population
4,287
49.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
52.20 Moderate
White
76.4%
Black or African American
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.4%
Other Race
5.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$52,253
Mean Household Income
$71,364
Per Capita Income
$34,709
Below Poverty Line
16.7%

This is 30% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$133,100
Median Rent
$888
Total Housing Units
4,228
Occupied Units
4,057
Vacant Units
171
4.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1960
Owner Occupied
62.4%
Renter Occupied
37.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 62.4% Renter 37.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.4%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,798
Employment Rate
94.1%
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
80.1%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
0.8%
Work from Home
7.5%

Cost of Living Index

58.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 46809 is 41.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

46804
Fort wayne, IN
2.3 mi
Pop: 29,661 Income: $85,833
46807
Fort wayne, IN
3.1 mi
Pop: 16,317 Income: $58,685
46802
Fort wayne, IN
3.1 mi
Pop: 11,177 Income: $46,854
46808
Fort wayne, IN
4.1 mi
Pop: 19,684 Income: $53,359
46818
Fort wayne, IN
5.2 mi
Pop: 21,954 Income: $81,066
46814
Fort wayne, IN
5.3 mi
Pop: 16,778 Income: $147,280
46819
Fort wayne, IN
5.8 mi
Pop: 9,369 Income: $63,947
46806
Fort wayne, IN
6.5 mi
Pop: 26,425 Income: $47,895
46798
Yoder, IN
6.5 mi
Pop: 954 Income: $81,691
46803
Fort wayne, IN
6.6 mi
Pop: 10,994 Income: $34,381
46845
Fort wayne, IN
7.5 mi
Pop: 29,583 Income: $112,676
46805
Fort wayne, IN
7.9 mi
Pop: 21,437 Income: $52,154

Other ZIP Codes in Fort Wayne

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
46835 38,166 $77,152 $210,100
46804 29,661 $85,833 $258,700
46845 29,583 $112,676 $339,200
46825 29,296 $70,544 $220,600
46815 27,238 $73,239 $209,500
46806 26,425 $47,895 $84,100

Other ZIP Codes in Allen

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
46835 Fort wayne 38,166 $77,152
46804 Fort wayne 29,661 $85,833
46845 Fort wayne 29,583 $112,676
46825 Fort wayne 29,296 $70,544
46815 Fort wayne 27,238 $73,239
46806 Fort wayne 26,425 $47,895

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 46809

ZIP code 46809 (Fort wayne, IN) has a total population of 8,589 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 46809 is $52,253 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 30% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 46809 is primarily located in Fort wayne, Indiana (IN). It falls within Allen County.

The median home value in ZIP code 46809 is $133,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $888.

The median age in ZIP code 46809 is 40.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 46809 has a cost of living index of 58.12 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 46809, 16.56% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.39% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 46809 is 5.94%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 7.45% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.