Terre Haute, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47802
Vigo County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,532
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,395
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Terre Haute pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47802 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47802 (Terre Haute, IN) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.7 in 2023 to 187.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47802 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, with 34,532 residents across 419.1 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47802 reports a modest median household income of $57,395 (22% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,983. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,200 (12% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $893; 59.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vigo County, so 47802 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 47802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terre Haute, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47802.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
200 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
194 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Construction 60
Construction
60 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47802, Terre Haute, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
34,532
Population
419.1
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47802?
38.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,395
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,983
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47802 ranks nationally
Terre Haute, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,395 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,498housing units
14,498
Total Housing Units
13,190
Occupied Units
1,308
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,200
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$893
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47802 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 130 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 144 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 166 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 185 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 188 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 946 business establishments in ZIP 47802, employing approximately 16,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $702,628,000.
946
Businesses
16,288
Employees
$702.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 200 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 194 | 20.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 60 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Information | 7 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47802 vs 47809 →
ZIP 47802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47802
Terre Haute (47802)
34,532 residents
- 47803
Terre Haute (47803)
21,102 residents
- 47807 13,045
Terre Haute (47807)
13,045 residents
- 47804 11,020
Terre Haute (47804)
11,020 residents
- 47809 2,687
Terre Haute (47809)
2,687 residents
- 47850 2,456
Farmersburg (47850)
2,456 residents
- 47866 347
Pimento (47866)
347 residents
- 47871 220
Riley (47871)
220 residents
- 47869 137
Prairie Creek (47869)
137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47802 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47866
Pimento (47866)
$81,681 median income
- 47871
Riley (47871)
$77,083 median income
- 47803
Terre Haute (47803)
$60,565 median income
- 47802
Terre Haute (47802)
$57,395 median income
- 47850
Farmersburg (47850)
$54,050 median income
- 47804
Terre Haute (47804)
$40,674 median income
- 47807 $24,706
Terre Haute (47807)
$24,706 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47802 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47809 | Terre Haute, IN | 2,687 | 8.3 mi |
| 47807 | Terre Haute, IN | 13,045 | 8.3 mi |
| 47850 | Farmersburg, IN | 2,456 | 7.4 mi |
| 47866 | Pimento, IN | 347 | 6.1 mi |
| 47871 | Riley, IN | 220 | 6.3 mi |
| 47804 | Terre Haute, IN | 11,020 | 10.2 mi |
| 47869 | Prairie Creek, IN | 137 | 7.2 mi |
| 47803 | Terre Haute, IN | 21,102 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47802, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,532 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47802 in?
ZIP code 47802 (Terre Haute) is located in Vigo County, Indiana. Vigo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vigo-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47802?
ZIP code 47802 in Terre Haute, IN has a population of 34,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47802?
The median household income in ZIP 47802 is $57,395, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47802?
The median home value in ZIP 47802 is $170,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47802 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47802?
ZIP code 47802 has 946 business establishments employing approximately 16,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47802 are: Health care and social assistance (200), Retail trade (194), Accommodation and food services (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47802 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47802?
In ZIP code 47802, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47802?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47802 is 19.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47802?
In ZIP code 47802, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47802 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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