ZIP Code 47885
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West Terre Haute · Vigo County · Indiana
- Population
- 9,009
- Median income
- $67,588
- Median home value
- $149,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.3%
- Land area
- 213.0 sq mi
42/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47885 in West Terre Haute, Indiana has a population of 9,009. The median household income is $67,588, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $149,400, 46% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47885 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 213.0 square miles in West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,009 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 47885 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47885 sits at $67,588 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,822. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $149,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $721 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47885 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vigo County, so you can benchmark 47885 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 47885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,822
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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