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ZIP 46808

Pop. 19,684·Allen County·111th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,087/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$878
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ZIP 46808 · $1,087
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,410
Research median
$1,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,044/yr
At $1,087/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyAllen County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46808 (Fort Wayne, IN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,684
Median income
$53,359
Median age
35.6
Renters
39.4%
Age distribution
22.1%
26.9%
24.4%
13.3%
13.3%
Under 1822.1%
18–3426.9%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.3%
65+13.3%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
13.3%
White72.3%
Black9%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian2.1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
38.3%
31.8%
18.2%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma38.3%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+18.2%
Housing tenure
60.6%
39.4%
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46808 in Fort Wayne, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,708 → $53,359
up 14.2%
Population
19,433 → 19,684
up 1.3%
Renter share
37.3% → 39.4%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 18.2%
+0.0 pts
Median age
36.2 → 35.6
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,359 today, compared with $46,708 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 19,433 residents to roughly 19,684. Renters now make up 39.4% of households, compared with 37.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46808 covers Fort Wayne, IN. The median rent here is $1,087/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($53,359/yr), ZIP 46808 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46808?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46808 (Fort Wayne, IN) is $1,087. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46808 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46808's median rent of $1,087/mo is $878 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46808 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46808 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #111 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,087/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46808?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,087/mo in ZIP 46808. The local median household income is $53,359/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46808?

Rent in ZIP 46808 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 46808 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46808 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,087/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($53,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46808 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 46808 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.4% of ZIP 46808 households are renters, while 60.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46808 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46808 compare to the rest of Fort Wayne?

ZIP 46808 is more affordable than Fort Wayne overall. At $1,087/mo, it's $194 below the Fort Wayne citywide median of $1,281/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46808 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46808 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,087/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 46808's median household income ($53,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46808 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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