ZIP Code 47807

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Terre Haute · Vigo County · Indiana

Population
13,045

1,343/sq mi

Median income
$24,706

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$71,200

▼ 74% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 26.2

Land area
9.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47807 in Terre Haute, Indiana has a population of 13,045. The median household income is $24,706, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $71,200, 74% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47807 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.7 square miles in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. The area is home to 13,045 residents, producing a population density of 1,343 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 47807 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47807 sits at $24,706 (66% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $18,470. The poverty rate stands at 43.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $71,200 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $928 per month, and 26.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47807 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vigo County, so you can benchmark 47807 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 47807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,045

Population

9.7

Area (sq mi)

1,343

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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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