PlainZIP

Terre Haute, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47807

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

13,045
1,343/sq mi
$24,706
Median income
$71,200
Median home value
17.7%
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, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,343
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47807 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47807 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, home to 13,045 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 1,343 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47807 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,706 (66% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $18,470. Poverty here runs at 43.2%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. The typical home here is valued at $71,200 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $928 monthly, and 26.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 47807 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vigo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 47807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terre Haute, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47807.

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 47807, 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

13,045

Population

9.7

Area (sq mi)

1,343

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47807?

26.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 15.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$24,706

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$18,470

Per Capita Income

43.2%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47807 ranks nationally

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

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

$24,706 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,839

Total Housing Units

5,814

Occupied Units

1,025

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.5%
Renter 73.5%

$71,200

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 502 business establishments in ZIP 47807, employing approximately 6,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,640,000.

502

Businesses

6,252

Employees

$312.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 70 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 57 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 55 11.0%
Finance and insurance 40 8.0%
Construction 26 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.8%
Manufacturing 20 4.0%
Wholesale trade 20 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.4%
Educational services 11 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Information 8 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 47807 vs 47809 →

ZIP 47807 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 47807 ranks #3 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 47807 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 47807 ranks #7 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
47809 Terre Haute, IN 2,687 0.4 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 2.0 mi
47876 Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 394 4.2 mi
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 5.1 mi
47885 West Terre Haute, IN 9,009 4.8 mi
47802 Terre Haute, IN 34,532 8.3 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 9.0 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 6.7 mi
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 8.4 mi
47871 Riley, IN 220 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vigo County

47802 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 34,532
47803 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 21,102
47805 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 12,852
47804 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 11,020
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 47807 in? ▼
ZIP code 47807 (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 47807? ▼
ZIP code 47807 in Terre Haute, IN has a population of 13,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47807? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47807 is $24,706, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47807? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47807 is $71,200, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47807? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47807 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47807? ▼
ZIP code 47807 has 502 business establishments employing approximately 6,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47807? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47807 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (70), Professional, scientific, and technical services (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47807? ▼
In ZIP code 47807, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 47807? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47807 is 19.7 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 47807? ▼
In ZIP code 47807, approximately 26.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47807? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47807 is 43.2% 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.