Rufus H. Smith

General contractor in Fort Wayne, IN 46845

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About this company

Rufus H. Smith is listed as a general contractor at 14928 Auburn Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. Federal motor carrier records list 1 drivers and 1 trucks for the company. It is one of 19 general contractors in ZIP 46845.

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Fleet size

Drivers1

Trucks1

Last federal filing: Mar 2026. Source: FMCSA.

Strong market, open fieldArea profitability for construction in ZIP 46845

Housing demand87

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power79

Household income and home values

Room for another contractor60

Less crowded than 60% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 351 general contractors in Allen County, IN.

92 roofing companies in Allen County, IN.

All 765 construction companies in Allen County, IN.

ZIP 46845 at a glance

Population: 29,583 (499 per sq mi)
Median age: 41
Households: Median income $112,676 · 56% earn six figures
Housing: 84% owner-occupied
Workforce: 66% labor-force participation · 1.6% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 46845

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$390,000+3.0% past year · +77% in 10 years

Typical rent$1,822+6.1% past year

12-month value outlook+2.4%

New homes permitted, 20251,388Allen County

Days to sale agreement12Fort Wayne metro · 14 a year ago

Listings with a price cut30.7%Fort Wayne metro

Sale price vs list98.8%Fort Wayne metro

New construction sales52Fort Wayne metro, Aug · −15% from last year

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Allen County permitted 1,388 new homes in 2025, including 88 apartment units. 55% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.