ZIP codes
96
Area Code 260
Explore ZIP codes in area code 260 — covering IN — 96 ZIP codes — 746,985 residents. Population, income, and housing at a glance.
Population
746,985
States
IN
Median household income (avg.)
$73,331
Average home value
$187,874
Where is area code 260?
Area code 260 maps to 96 indexable ZIP codes on US5 across IN, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 746,985.
Among places with the most population in this NPA on US5 are Fort Wayne, IN, Huntington, IN, Columbia City, IN, Auburn, IN, and Decatur, IN. Open any ZIP below for full demographics, housing, and nearby services.
The most populous ZIP currently listed for 260 is 46835 (about 37,589 residents).
Income and housing in 260
Across ZIPs with income data in area code 260, the average median household income is about $73,331 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
Average median home value across those ZIPs is about $187,874.
On this page’s income ranking, ZIP 46814 is near the top at about $143,245.
How area code 260 numbering works
In the North American Numbering Plan, the first three digits of a 10-digit phone number are the Numbering Plan Area (NPA), commonly called the area code. Digits 4–6 are the central office code (NXX / “exchange”), and the last four digits identify the individual line.
US5’s 260 page groups ZIP codes that are associated with this NPA in published geography data. That is a place-based view — it is not a live directory of every phone number assigned to 260, and overlays or split NPAs can mean multiple area codes serve the same metro.
Scams and caller ID spoofing
Seeing area code 260 on caller ID does not prove the caller is physically in IN. Spoofing tools can display almost any NPA, including local-looking numbers used in IRS, bank, warranty, and “grandparent” scams.
If you receive an unexpected call about taxes, arrests, or locked accounts: hang up, do not share codes or remote-access software, and contact the organization using a number from its official website or your statement — not a number the caller provides. US5 publishes geography for research; it does not verify live callers.
ZIP codes in area code 260
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 260?
Area code 260 is associated with ZIP codes in IN on US5, covering about 746,985 combined ZIP-area residents across 96 codes. Browse the ZIP table on this page for cities and counties.
How many ZIP codes are in area code 260?
US5 currently lists 96 indexable ZIP codes for area code 260. Counts can change as geography publishes update.
What is the average income in area code 260?
The average of ZIP median household incomes in area code 260 is about $73,331 (about even with the U.S. median ($75,149)). Individual neighborhoods vary — sort the ZIP table by income to compare.
What is an NXX or “number block” in area code 260?
After the area code, the next three digits (NXX) identify a central office / exchange “block” of up to 10,000 numbers. US5 focuses on ZIP geography for 260; for live number assignment details, use official NANPA / carrier resources.
Does a 260 caller ID mean the person is local?
No. Caller ID can be spoofed to show area code 260 even when the caller is elsewhere. Treat unexpected calls about money, arrests, or account lockouts as suspicious and verify through official channels.
How can I avoid phone scams that use area code 260?
Do not trust caller ID alone. Never send gift cards, wire money, or install remote-access apps because a caller claims to be from the IRS, a bank, or tech support. Hang up and call back using a published number from a statement or official website.
What cities use area code 260?
Larger population clusters on US5 for 260 include Fort Wayne, IN, Huntington, IN, Columbia City, IN, Auburn, IN, and Decatur, IN. Open linked ZIP pages for neighborhood-level demographics.