The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 46815 sells for about $251,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $979 a month.
ZIP 46815 — Fort Wayne
The 46815 housing market is characterized by steady, modest appreciation and stable demand, reflecting the broader Fort Wayne trend. While inventory remains tight, the market is avoiding the volatility seen in coastal regions, supported by a solid local employment base. Buyers and investors are finding a balanced environment, though price growth has moderated compared to the rapid gains of previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and long-term residents seeking stable, suburban-style housing with access to established schools and local amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.4% · poverty 9.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 46815, Allen County IN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Fort Wayne Community Schools, with Snider High School being a notable institution in the district.
The region faces standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with no specific localized hazard alerts published.
Fort Wayne maintains steady economic momentum with a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, supported by ongoing infrastructure investments.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Indiana) — Ad Valorem Property Assessment: Property is assessed at 100% of true tax value, determined by market-based assessment systems and annual adjustments. State (Indiana) — Standard Homestead Deduction: Removes the first $45,000 of the homestead's assessed value from taxation. State (Indiana) — Indiana Property Tax Caps (Circuit Breaker): Limits annual property tax liability to 1% of gross assessed value for principal residences, 2% for other residential property, and 3% for non-residential property.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to major thoroughfares leading into the Fort Wayne employment core.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to shopping and dining districts along the major corridors of Fort Wayne.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,546, though investors must account for vacancy and maintenance costs in their models.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with major employers located throughout the broader Fort Wayne metro area.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with arterial roads providing connectivity to the city center and surrounding suburbs.
Development in the area remains focused on residential stability and incremental commercial growth along major transit corridors.
Parcels are subject to standard Allen County tax levies, including those for Fort Wayne Community Schools and municipal utility districts.
Property insurance remains stable, reflecting the region's moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 46815 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A prominent public high school serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.