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46809

Fort Wayne, IN

Total Population
8,747
Median Household Income
$52,858
Median Home Value
$109,000
Median Rent
$772

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$52,858
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$109,000
100.2% above state median
Rent
$772
100% above state median
Median Age
37.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Fort Wayne, IN 46809

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fort Wayne, IN

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$52,858
-29.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-51,066,309
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.20 people

Total Households
3,943
Family Households
35.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
38.6%
#2 Industry
Education
24.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
13.1%
Total Employed Residents:2,763

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.8%
124 workers
Public Transit
2.0%
87 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,382
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.1%
4,754 employed
Labor Force
5,001
247 unemployed
Median Age
37.9 years
Per Capita Income
$29,759
Poverty Rate
13.9%

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