ZIP Code 46818, Indiana
ZIP Code 46818 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 46818 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Allen County / Whitley County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,954. The land area covers 66.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,954 | ±1,160 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,307 | ±484 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,736 | ±517 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,307 | ±484 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 429 | ±150 |
| Median Home Value | $235,100 | ±$9,088 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,273 | ±$109 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,066 | ±$4,925 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,111 | ±$2,323 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,801 | ±468 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,799 | ±868 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 399,295 (2024)
ID: 163420
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
1 E MAIN ST, RM 102, FORT WAYNE IN 46802-1887
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 11-12 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Arcola, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Wayne, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
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College | 5.7 mi away | 2701 Spring St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808-3994 |
2603997700
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LITTLE TURTLE BRANCH
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 2201 SHERMAN BOULEVARD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46808 |
(260) 421-1335
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Art22 Academy
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College Vocational | 5.8 mi away | 2440 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804 |
2607154990
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DUPONT BRANCH
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 536 EAST DUPONT ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46825 |
(260) 421-1315
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Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne
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College | 6.2 mi away | 4122 Lima Road, Unit A5, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1046 |
2604714840
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CHURUBUSCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 116 NORTH MULBERRY STREET, CHURUBUSCO, IN, 46723 |
(260) 693-6466
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Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 5317 Coldwater Rd Coldwater Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-5444 |
2604832466
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ABOITE BRANCH
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 5630 COVENTRY LANE, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804 |
(260) 421-1310
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Concordia Theological Seminary
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College | 7.7 mi away | 6600 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-4996 |
2604522100
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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 900 LIBRARY PLAZA, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46802 |
(260) 421-1200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLUMBIA CITY, IN US, located 12.1 miles from ZCTA5 46818. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 16.2° | 24.0° | 2.54" | 7.0" |
| February | 35.4° | 18.5° | 27.0° | 1.95" | 6.5" |
| March | 46.4° | 27.4° | 36.9° | 2.62" | 3.0" |
| April | 59.4° | 37.8° | 48.6° | 3.81" | 0.3" |
| May | 70.4° | 49.2° | 59.8° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 58.9° | 69.1° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 62.1° | 72.3° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 60.2° | 70.4° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 52.5° | 63.8° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.7° | 41.6° | 52.1° | 2.85" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.6° | 31.2° | 39.9° | 2.98" | 1.2" |
| December | 36.7° | 22.3° | 29.5° | 2.43" | 3.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Lake Everett CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Churubusco town | Town | 7.0 mi | — |
| Fort Wayne city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Huntertown town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Coesse CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 46818. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.