ZIP Code 47804
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Terre Haute · Vigo County · Indiana
- Population
- 11,020
- Median income
- $40,674
- Median home value
- $94,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.4%
- Land area
- 17.0 sq mi
647/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 66% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47804 in Terre Haute, Indiana has a population of 11,020. The median household income is $40,674, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $94,200, 66% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47804 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.0 square miles in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. The area is home to 11,020 residents, producing a population density of 647 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47804 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47804 sits at $40,674 (45% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $25,222. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $94,200 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 57.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47804 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47804.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 47804?
38.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
3.2%
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?
$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
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?
5,138
Total Housing Units
4,528
Occupied Units
610
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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