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ZIP 46835

Pop. 38,166·Allen County·97th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,221/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$744
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ZIP 46835 · $1,221
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,230/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
$14,652/yr
At $1,221/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyAllen County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.6% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46835 (Fort Wayne, IN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,166
Median income
$77,152
Median age
34.3
Renters
26%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.5%
21.3%
17.5%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.5%
35–5421.3%
55–6410%
65+17.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
77.2%
White77.2%
Black5.2%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian4.7%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
27.1%
32.9%
35.9%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+35.9%
Housing tenure
74%
26%
Owner74%
Renter26%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46835 in Fort Wayne, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,956 → $77,152
up 17.0%
Population
35,610 → 38,166
up 7.2%
Renter share
26.8% → 26%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35% → 35.9%
+0.9 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.3
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 46835 in Fort Wayne, IN now reports about $77,152, up from $65,956 in 2021. The population has grown by 7.2% since 2021, moving from about 35,610 residents to roughly 38,166.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46835 covers Fort Wayne, IN. The median rent here is $1,221/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($77,152/yr), ZIP 46835 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46835?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46835 (Fort Wayne, IN) is $1,221. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46835 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46835's median rent of $1,221/mo is $744 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46835 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46835 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #97 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,221/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46835?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,221/mo in ZIP 46835. The local median household income is $77,152/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46835?

Rent in ZIP 46835 has increased 20.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 46835 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46835 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,221/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($77,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46835 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 46835 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26% of ZIP 46835 households are renters, while 74% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46835 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46835 compare to the rest of Fort Wayne?

ZIP 46835 is more affordable than Fort Wayne overall. At $1,221/mo, it's $60 below the Fort Wayne citywide median of $1,281/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46835 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46835 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,221/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 46835's median household income ($77,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46835 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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