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Terre Haute, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47803

Vigo County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,102
238/sq mi
$60,565
Median income
$156,300
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Terre Haute pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
238
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, with 21,102 residents across 88.5 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47803 reports a modest median household income of $60,565 (18% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,437. Local economic indicators show a 13.8% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $156,300 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $979 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47803, 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 47803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terre Haute, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47803.

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 47803, 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

21,102

Population

88.5

Area (sq mi)

238

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47803?

36.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$60,565

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$33,437

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47803 ranks nationally

Terre Haute, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,565 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,767

Total Housing Units

8,939

Occupied Units

828

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$156,300

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$979

Median Rent

1963

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47803 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 131
2021 +9.3% 143
2022 +13.8% 162
2023 +8.3% 176
2024 +7.5% 189

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 410 business establishments in ZIP 47803, employing approximately 6,480 people with a combined annual payroll of $235,322,000.

410

Businesses

6,480

Employees

$235.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 70 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 52 12.7%
Retail trade 49 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 49 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 8.3%
Finance and insurance 28 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.2%
Construction 15 3.7%
Wholesale trade 14 3.4%
Manufacturing 13 3.2%
Information 8 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Utilities 4 1.0%

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 47803 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 47803 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47803 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 47803 ranks #4 of 8 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
47871 Riley, IN 220 5.2 mi
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 5.1 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 5.8 mi
47809 Terre Haute, IN 2,687 5.5 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 4.9 mi
47881 Staunton, IN 465 6.3 mi
47846 Cory, IN 638 8.5 mi
47802 Terre Haute, IN 34,532 9.5 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 11.1 mi
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vigo County

47802 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 34,532
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 47803 in? ▼
ZIP code 47803 (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 47803? ▼
ZIP code 47803 in Terre Haute, IN has a population of 21,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47803 is $60,565, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47803 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47803 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47803? ▼
ZIP code 47803 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 6,480 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47803 are: Health care and social assistance (70), Accommodation and food services (52), Retail trade (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47803 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 47803? ▼
In ZIP code 47803, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 47803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47803 is 17.6 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 47803? ▼
In ZIP code 47803, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47803 is 13.8% 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.