Terre Haute, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47805
Vigo County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,852
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,411
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Terre Haute pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 95
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47805 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 47805 (Terre Haute, IN) rose +12.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.8 in 2023 to 193.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47805 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, home to 12,852 residents across 135.1 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47805 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,411 (2% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,008. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $166,400 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $857; 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vigo County, so 47805 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 47805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terre Haute, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47805.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 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 47805, 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
12,852
Population
135.1
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47805?
43.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$72,411
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$37,008
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47805 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)
$72,411 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
5,478housing units
5,478
Total Housing Units
5,165
Occupied Units
313
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1975
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
+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 47805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47803
Terre Haute (47803)
21,102 residents
- 47807
Terre Haute (47807)
13,045 residents
- 47805
Terre Haute (47805)
12,852 residents
- 47804
Terre Haute (47804)
11,020 residents
- 47885
West Terre Haute (47885)
9,009 residents
- 47874 3,414
Rosedale (47874)
3,414 residents
- 47809 2,687
Terre Haute (47809)
2,687 residents
- 47876 394
Saint Mary Of The Woods (47876)
394 residents
- 47884 229
Universal (47884)
229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47805 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47805
Terre Haute (47805)
$72,411 median income
- 47885
West Terre Haute (47885)
$67,588 median income
- 47803
Terre Haute (47803)
$60,565 median income
- 47884
Universal (47884)
$59,167 median income
- 47874
Rosedale (47874)
$50,168 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 47805 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47805, 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 (12,852 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 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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