ZIP Code 46803

In Fort Wayne, ZIP code 46803 sits in working-class territory, with a median household income of $34,381 and per-capita income of $16,954. Homes here carry a median value of $85,200, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.79% keeps annual bills low in dollar terms — a few hundred dollars on a typical house at that value. Sales tax runs 7.00% on purchases. Incomes below the national middle, combined with low home values, mean residents devote a smaller share of earnings to property taxes than owners in pricier areas, though the sales tax applies to everyday spending regardless of income.