The 46802 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Fort Wayne in Indiana in Allen County in the United States. The current population estimate is 10,584. An estimated 13.6% of residents in the 46802 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 32.5 years. An estimated 79.2% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $22,234. Approximately 27% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $35,529.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 46802 is $35,529, while the region's mean household income is $46,618. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,234. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46802 of $22,234 is approximately 25.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 27.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately186.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 46802 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.2% of 46802 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46802, 91.8% is one race, while 8.2% are two or more races. Approximately 16.4% of 46802 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46802 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (72.4%), followed by Black or African American (23.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 23.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| Some other race | 7.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 46802 are younger than average. The median age of 32.5 years in ZIP Code 46802 is approximately 14.7% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.5% of the population in 46802 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 46802 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 22.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 46802, 85.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Allen County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.5% |
| Spanish | 11.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46802, an estimated 42.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009 in this Allen County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 42.0% |
In ZIP Code 46802, 79.2% of the population graduated high school, while 23.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.7% in this Allen County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.0% |
| Associate's degree | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46802 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46802 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 46802 | 8.5¢/kWh | 7.21¢/kWh | 5.43¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 16.06¢/kWh | 14.39¢/kWh | 9¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 46802 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.99 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3.95 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 4.72 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.29 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.54 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.94 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.65 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.34 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.31 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 2.6 | 5.46 |
In 46802, 62.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.2 minutes. Approximately 19.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46802 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 46802 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |