Fort Wayne, IN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 46801 serves a portion of Fort Wayne, Indiana, within Allen County. This community is home to approximately 7,146 residents, with a median age of 44.7 years. The median household income of $71,000 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $525,400 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 57% owner-occupied and 43% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Fort Wayne is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 43% and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, 46801 reflects the economic character of Allen County in Indiana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 7,146 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,690 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,000 | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $525,400 | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 11.4% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 43% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,573 | — |