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ZIP 46802

Pop. 11,177·Allen County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,196/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.0%
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
-$769
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ZIP 46802 · $1,196
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,370
Research median
$1,010/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,352/yr
At $1,196/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyAllen County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.0% YoY, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46802 (Fort Wayne, IN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,177
Median income
$46,854
Median age
34.6
Renters
65%
Age distribution
19.6%
31.4%
29.5%
12.1%
Under 1819.6%
18–3431.4%
35–5429.5%
55–6412.1%
65+7.4%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
62.8%
14.6%
15.9%
White62.8%
Black14.6%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian1.7%
Other5%
Education (25+)
16%
29.1%
29.2%
25.7%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
35%
65%
Owner35%
Renter65%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46802 in Fort Wayne, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,361 → $46,854
up 16.1%
Population
10,413 → 11,177
up 7.3%
Renter share
65.2% → 65%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 25.7%
+1.5 pts
Median age
33.5 → 34.6
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $46,854 today, compared with $40,361 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 46802 in Fort Wayne, IN adding about 764 residents over the five-year window, up 7.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46802 covers Fort Wayne, IN. The median rent here is $1,196/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($46,854/yr), ZIP 46802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46802 (Fort Wayne, IN) is $1,196. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46802's median rent of $1,196/mo is $769 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46802 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #103 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,196/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,196/mo in ZIP 46802. The local median household income is $46,854/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46802?

Rent in ZIP 46802 has increased 14.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 46802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46802 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,196/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($46,854/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46802 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 46802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65% of ZIP 46802 households are renters, while 35% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 46802 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 46802 compare to the rest of Fort Wayne?

ZIP 46802 is more affordable than Fort Wayne overall. At $1,196/mo, it's $85 below the Fort Wayne citywide median of $1,281/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,196/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 46802's median household income ($46,854/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46802 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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