The 46809 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Fort Wayne in Indiana in Allen County in the United States. The current population estimate is 9,212. An estimated 18.5% of residents in the 46809 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 88.3% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $23,022. An estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $41,788.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 46809 is $41,788, while the region's mean household income is $50,266. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,022. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46809 of $23,022 is approximately 22.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 8.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 10.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 46809 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.3% of 46809 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46809, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 7.8% of 46809 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46809 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.4%), followed by Black or African American (14.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 46809 are neither older nor younger than average. The median age of 38.1 years in ZIP Code 46809 is approximately equal to the median age in the U.S. overall. About 77.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 46809 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 46809 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 46809, 93.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46809, an estimated 30.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Allen County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 30.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
In ZIP Code 46809, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 14.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.5% in this Allen County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.5% |
| Associate's degree | 12.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46809 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46809 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 46809 | 11.66¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh | 7.35¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 18.15¢/kWh | 13.88¢/kWh | 9.08¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 46809 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.04 | ||
| Feb | 4 | ||
| Mar | 4.76 | ||
| Apr | 5.48 | ||
| May | 5.39 | ||
| Jun | 5.96 | ||
| Jul | 6.42 | ||
| Aug | 6.17 | ||
| Sep | 5.67 | ||
| Oct | 4.6 | ||
| Nov | 3.38 | ||
| Dec | 2.74 |
In 46809, 68.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.4 minutes. Approximately 22.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46809 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 22.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 46809 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 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 22.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.8% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 1.7% |