47802 ZIP Code — Terre Haute, IN
Vigo County, Indiana
ZIP code 47802 is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, within Vigo County. It covers approximately 158.83 square miles and serves a population of 32,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47802
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $58,923. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
32,891
population
158.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47802 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47802
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Terre Haute | Acceptable |
| Terre Haute | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47866 Pimento (7.3 mi)
47807 Terre Haute (7.9 mi)
47809 Terre Haute (8.1 mi)
47850 Farmersburg (8.3 mi)
47885 West Terre Haute (8.4 mi)
47803 Terre Haute (9.5 mi)
47804 Terre Haute (10 mi)
47879 Shelburn (11.6 mi)
47858 Lewis (13.1 mi)
47846 Cory (13.2 mi)
47805 Terre Haute (14.3 mi)
47849 Fairbanks (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,891 |
| Population density | 207 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 158.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.89 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3574 |
| Longitude | -87.4304 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 812 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.2% | 52.6% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 30.6% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 13.9% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
32,891
Population
207
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$58,923
Median household income
$35,316
Per capita income
$158,900
Median home value
$847
Median monthly rent
61.1%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
9,282
Housing units
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,031
Under 5
969
825
5–9
774
1,040
10–14
977
815
15–19
766
1,394
20–24
1,309
2,384
25–34
2,239
2,625
35–44
2,464
1,980
45–54
1,859
934
55–59
877
990
60–64
929
1,768
65–74
1,661
812
75–84
763
364
85+
342
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,718 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 26,173 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,710 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.5%
Black or African American
8.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
1.9%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,747 | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,953 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 971 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 756 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 639 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 425 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 130 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.2% | 52.6% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 30.6% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 13.9% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $58,923 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
21.5%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,900 |
| Median rent / month | $847 |
| Owner occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter occupied | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 66.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.2% |
| Electricity | 52.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,608 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,003 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,840 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,907 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,838 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,922 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.8% | 27.4% |
| Married | 43.5% | 47.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 209 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 554 | 8.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,825 | 43.4% |
| High school | 1,344 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,570 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Professional & management
6.6%
Other services
5.8%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
33.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,921 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 39.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.1% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,891 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 508 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 176 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 202 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,000 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 31,911 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 22,543 | 68.5% |
| Foreign born | 89 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 891 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 461 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,335 | 13.2% |
| French | 4,035 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 2,280 | 6.9% |
| English | 684 | 2.1% |
| Irish | 138 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 78 | 0.2% |
| German | 59 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47802
What city is ZIP code 47802 in?
ZIP code 47802 is primarily assigned to Terre Haute, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47802 in?
ZIP code 47802 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47802?
The median home value in ZIP code 47802 is $158,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 47802?
ZIP code 47802 has an estimated population of 32,891 residents, with a density of 207 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47802?
The median household income in ZIP code 47802 is $58,923, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47802 in?
ZIP code 47802 observes the EST timezone.