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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
$67,588
Median income
$149,400
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Terre Haute pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,822. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Median home value sits at $149,400 (23% below the state average), median rent at $721 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47885, plus 6 more within Vigo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47885?

39.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

How ZIP 47885 ranks nationally

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

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

$67,588 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$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

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ZIP 47885 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 47885 ranks #4 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 47885 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 47885 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Vigo County

47802 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 34,532
47803 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 21,102
47807 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 13,045
47805 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 12,852
47804 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 11,020
47809 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 2,687

Related Areas

Vigo County West Terre Haute, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.