ZIP Code 47805

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Terre Haute · Vigo County · Indiana

Population
12,852

95/sq mi

Median income
$72,411

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,400

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.5%

Median age 43.2

Land area
135.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47805 in Terre Haute, Indiana has a population of 12,852. The median household income is $72,411, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $166,400, 40% below the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.1 square miles in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. The area is home to 12,852 residents, producing a population density of 95 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 47805 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47805 sits at $72,411 (2% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,008. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $166,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, 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 47805 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 47805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47805.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47805, 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

12,852

Population

135.1

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 47805?

43.2

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$72,411

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$37,008

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,478

Total Housing Units

5,165

Occupied Units

313

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$166,400

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47805 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 134
2021 +8.6% 146
2022 +16.5% 170
2023 +1.3% 172
2024 +12.7% 194

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 47805, employing approximately 2,789 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,112,000.

175

Businesses

2,789

Employees

$126.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 28 16.0%
Construction 27 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 17 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.7%
Manufacturing 16 9.1%
Retail trade 16 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.1%
Wholesale trade 7 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.9%

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 47805 vs 47803 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 5.8 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 4.8 mi
47874 Rosedale, IN 3,414 6.2 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 6.1 mi
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 6.7 mi
47809 Terre Haute, IN 2,687 6.9 mi
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 7.3 mi
47876 Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 394 7.5 mi
47885 West Terre Haute, IN 9,009 8.4 mi
47884 Universal, IN 229 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47805 in?
ZIP code 47805 (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 47805?
ZIP code 47805 in Terre Haute, IN has a population of 12,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47805?
The median household income in ZIP 47805 is $72,411, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47805?
The median home value in ZIP 47805 is $166,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47805?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47805 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47805?
ZIP code 47805 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 2,789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47805?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47805 are: Other services (except public administration) (28), Construction (27), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47805?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47805 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 47805?
In ZIP code 47805, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 47805?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47805 is 21.0 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 47805?
In ZIP code 47805, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47805?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47805 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Terre Haute, IN

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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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