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 High-density area
- $60,565
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47803 (Terre Haute, IN) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.9 in 2023 to 189.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,437. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,300 (19% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $979; owner occupancy is 69.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vigo County, so 47803 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 47803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terre Haute, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47803.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47803?
36.0
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
5.6%
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?
$60,565
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$33,437
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47803 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Terre Haute, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,565 26th percentile higher than 26% of 721 Indiana 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
9,767housing units
9,767
Total Housing Units
8,939
Occupied Units
828
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,300
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47803 vs 47871 →
ZIP 47803 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
- 47805 12,852
Terre Haute (47805)
12,852 residents
- 47804 11,020
Terre Haute (47804)
11,020 residents
- 47809 2,687
Terre Haute (47809)
2,687 residents
- 47846 638
Cory (47846)
638 residents
- 47881 465
Staunton (47881)
465 residents
- 47871 220
Riley (47871)
220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47803 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47846
Cory (47846)
$77,228 median income
- 47871
Riley (47871)
$77,083 median income
- 47805
Terre Haute (47805)
$72,411 median income
- 47803
Terre Haute (47803)
$60,565 median income
- 47802
Terre Haute (47802)
$57,395 median income
- 47881
Staunton (47881)
$51,146 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 47803 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47803, 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 (21,102 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 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.
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