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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46731

Wells County · Fort Wayne, IN

Typical home value

$301,574[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+6.2%
vs metro
+16.5%
vs state
+30.3%
ZIP 46731 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46731 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 46731 is worth $301,574 — 16.5% above the Fort Wayne, IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,691[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wells County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
657[3]
Median household income
$108,036[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Wells County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+41[5]
Moved in
740
Moved out
699

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,525
Loan principal$241,259
Down payment$60,315
Total interest paid$307,713

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,917
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
38th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46731?
The typical home in 46731 is worth $301,574, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46731?
Home values in 46731 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 46731?
The effective property tax rate in 46731 is 0.6% — roughly $1,691 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46731?
ZIP code 46731 has a population of 657 and a median household income of $108,036.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Fort Wayne, IN

    Typical home
    $304,255
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Churubusco, IN

    Typical home
    $296,376
    Gross yield
  • Fort Wayne, IN

    Typical home
    $309,677
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Hoagland CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $310,462
    Gross yield
  • Larwill, IN

    Typical home
    $320,308
    Gross yield
  • IN

    Typical home
    $282,543
    Gross yield

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