PlainZIP

Terre Haute, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47804

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

11,020
647/sq mi
$40,674
Median income
$94,200
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Terre Haute pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
647
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47804 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47804 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, home to 11,020 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 647 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47804 reports a modest median household income of $40,674 (45% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $25,222. Local economic indicators show a 24.2% poverty rate alongside 9.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $94,200 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $933 a month; 57.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vigo County, so you can benchmark 47804 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 47804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terre Haute, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47804.

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 47804, 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

11,020

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

647

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47804?

38.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$40,674

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$25,222

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47804 ranks nationally

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

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

$40,674 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,138

Total Housing Units

4,528

Occupied Units

610

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$94,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$933

Median Rent

1946

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47804 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.3% 127
2021 +13.5% 144
2022 +7.5% 155
2023 +11.6% 173
2024 +3.4% 178

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 47804, employing approximately 6,951 people with a combined annual payroll of $440,379,000.

226

Businesses

6,951

Employees

$440.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 49 21.7%
Retail trade 35 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 33 14.6%
Construction 20 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 20 8.8%
Manufacturing 14 6.2%
Wholesale trade 12 5.3%
Finance and insurance 11 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

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 47804 vs 47807 →

ZIP 47804 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 47804 ranks #5 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 47804 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 47804 ranks #6 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
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 2.0 mi
47809 Terre Haute, IN 2,687 2.1 mi
47876 Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 394 3.9 mi
47885 West Terre Haute, IN 9,009 4.7 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 4.8 mi
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 4.9 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 7.2 mi
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 7.0 mi
47802 Terre Haute, IN 34,532 10.2 mi
47884 Universal, IN 229 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vigo County

47802 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 34,532
47803 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 21,102
47807 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 13,045
47805 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 12,852
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 47804 in? ▼
ZIP code 47804 (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 47804? ▼
ZIP code 47804 in Terre Haute, IN has a population of 11,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47804? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47804 is $40,674, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47804? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47804 is $94,200, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47804? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47804 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47804? ▼
ZIP code 47804 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 6,951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47804? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47804 are: Health care and social assistance (49), Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47804? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47804 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 47804? ▼
In ZIP code 47804, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 47804? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47804 is 21.3 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 47804? ▼
In ZIP code 47804, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47804? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47804 is 24.2% 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.