47809 ZIP Code — Terre Haute, IN
Vigo County, Indiana
ZIP code 47809 is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, within Vigo County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47809
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,716
population
0.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47809 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47809
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Terre Haute | Acceptable |
| Terre Haute | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47807 Terre Haute (0.2 mi)
47804 Terre Haute (2 mi)
47885 West Terre Haute (3 mi)
47803 Terre Haute (4.7 mi)
47805 Terre Haute (6.6 mi)
47802 Terre Haute (8.1 mi)
47874 Rosedale (12.9 mi)
47866 Pimento (13.1 mi)
47846 Cory (13.7 mi)
47834 Brazil (14.9 mi)
47842 Clinton (14.9 mi)
47850 Farmersburg (16.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,716 |
| Population density | 10,725 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4724 |
| Longitude | -87.4011 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 812 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,716
Population
10,725
People per sq mi
19.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,674
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
589
15–19
652
225
20–24
250
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 0.8% |
| 18 and over | 1,702 | 99.2% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.7%
Black or African American
15.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,344 | 77.7% |
| Black or African American | 274 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 40 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.8% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,716 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
25.1%
Retail trade
24.3%
Other services
7.3%
Professional & management
4.8%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Construction
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.7% |
| Service | 36.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 94.3% |
| Government | 4.6% |
| Self-employed | 1.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 16.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 4.4% |
| Walk | 58.2% |
| Work from home | 21.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.2 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 11.5% |
| High cholesterol | 9.7% |
| Diabetes | 2.0% |
| Heart disease | 1.0% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
| Asthma | 14.0% |
| Arthritis | 4.9% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.2% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 25.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 66.8% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.2% |
| Under 18 | 50.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.4% |
| Public insurance | 6.8% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,716 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 14 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,674 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,674 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 875 | 51.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 42 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 47.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 76 | 4.4% |
| French | 64 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 51 | 3% |
| Polish | 6 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47809
What city is ZIP code 47809 in?
ZIP code 47809 is primarily assigned to Terre Haute, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47809 in?
ZIP code 47809 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 47809?
ZIP code 47809 has an estimated population of 1,716 residents, with a density of 11,000 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47809 in?
ZIP code 47809 observes the EST timezone.