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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
$57,395
Median income
$170,200
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,983. Local economic indicators show a 15.5% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $170,200 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $893 monthly, and 59.0% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47802, plus 6 more within Vigo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 47802?

38.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 7.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,498

Total Housing Units

13,190

Occupied Units

1,308

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$170,200

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 47802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47802 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Vigo County

47803 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 21,102
47807 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 13,045
47805 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 12,852
47804 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 11,020
47885 standard
West Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 9,009
47809 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 2,687

Related Areas

Vigo County Terre Haute, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.