West Terre Haute, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47885
Vigo County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,009
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,588
- Median income Near-median income area
- $149,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Terre Haute pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47885 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 47885 (West Terre Haute, IN) fell -4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.7 in 2023 to 182.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47885 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, home to 9,009 residents across 213.0 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47885 reports a modest median household income of $67,588 (8% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,822. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,400 (23% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $721; owner occupancy is 81.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vigo County, so 47885 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 47885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Terre Haute, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47885.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 47885, West 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
9,009
Population
213.0
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47885?
39.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$67,588
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,822
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47885 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
West 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)
$67,588 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
3,574housing units
3,574
Total Housing Units
3,268
Occupied Units
306
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$721
Median Rent
1970
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
-4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47885 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.2% | 130 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 137 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 157 |
| 2023 | +21.3% | 191 |
| 2024 | -4.4% | 182 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 47885, employing approximately 716 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,888,000.
123
Businesses
716
Employees
$32.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 22.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.4% |
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 47885 vs 47876 →
ZIP 47885 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 47809 2,687
Terre Haute (47809)
2,687 residents
- 62423 724
Dennison (62423)
724 residents
- 47876 394
Saint Mary Of The Woods (47876)
394 residents
- 47884 229
Universal (47884)
229 residents
- 47863 205
New Goshen (47863)
205 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47885 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47885 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
- 47884
Universal (47884)
$59,167 median income
- 61955
Vermilion (61955)
$49,167 median income
- 62423
Dennison (62423)
$47,179 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 47885 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47876 | Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN | 394 | 0.9 mi |
| 47863 | New Goshen, IN | 205 | 5.4 mi |
| 47804 | Terre Haute, IN | 11,020 | 4.7 mi |
| 47809 | Terre Haute, IN | 2,687 | 4.4 mi |
| 47807 | Terre Haute, IN | 13,045 | 4.8 mi |
| 47884 | Universal, IN | 229 | 7.4 mi |
| 47880 | Shepardsville, IN | 67 | 7.0 mi |
| 62423 | Dennison, IL | 724 | 6.4 mi |
| 47805 | Terre Haute, IN | 12,852 | 8.4 mi |
| 61955 | Vermilion, IL | 157 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47885, 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 (9,009 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 47885 in?
ZIP code 47885 (West 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 47885?
ZIP code 47885 in West Terre Haute, IN has a population of 9,009 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47885?
The median household income in ZIP 47885 is $67,588, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47885?
The median home value in ZIP 47885 is $149,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47885?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47885 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47885?
ZIP code 47885 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47885?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47885 are: Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47885?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47885 decreased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 47885?
In ZIP code 47885, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 47885?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47885 is 23.1 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 47885?
In ZIP code 47885, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47885?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47885 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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