47805 ZIP Code — Terre Haute, IN

Vigo County, Indiana

ZIP code 47805 is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, within Vigo County. It covers approximately 52.16 square miles and serves a population of 12,862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47805

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,865. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47805 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,862

population

52.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47805 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47805

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Terre Haute	Acceptable
Terre Haute	Acceptable
Terre Haute	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47804 Terre Haute (4.8 mi) 47803 Terre Haute (6.1 mi) 47874 Rosedale (6.3 mi) 47809 Terre Haute (6.6 mi) 47807 Terre Haute (6.8 mi) 47885 West Terre Haute (8.4 mi) 47834 Brazil (10.4 mi) 47842 Clinton (11.4 mi) 47837 Carbon (12.9 mi) 47802 Terre Haute (14.3 mi) 47846 Cory (14.8 mi) 47872 Rockville (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,862
Population density	247 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	52.16 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	39.5499
Longitude	-87.3300
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	39.7%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

12,862

Population

247

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$65,865

Median household income

$34,452

Per capita income

$144,000

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

4,717

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

316

Under 5

284

310

5–9

278

436

10–14

392

316

15–19

284

630

20–24

567

670

25–34

603

833

35–44

749

762

45–54

685

593

55–59

534

714

60–64

643

699

65–74

629

400

75–84

359

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,335	18.2%
18 and over	10,527	81.8%
65 and over	2,263	17.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	11,961	91.6%
Two or more races	520	4%
Hispanic or Latino	202	1.5%
Black or African American	149	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	88	0.7%
Other race	70	0.5%
Asian	69	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$65,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,000
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.6%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,736	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	587	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,121	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,113	20.0%
Households with children under 18	1,348	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,595	28.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	20.8%
Married	50.1%	55.7%
Separated	0.2%	0.9%
Widowed	2.9%	7.8%
Divorced	13.9%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	124	4.8%
Kindergarten	99	3.8%
Elementary school	974	37.8%
High school	494	19.2%
College / grad school	886	34.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Retail trade 14.2%

Public administration 10.5%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 18.7%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 32.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	935	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,262	95.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,781	99.4%
Born in same state	12,717	98.9%
Born in different state	10,001	77.8%
Foreign born	64	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	81	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	13.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,392	10.8%
Italian	1,264	9.8%
Arab	1,192	9.3%
English	344	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	85	0.7%
Polish	54	0.4%
Irish	45	0.3%
German	31	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47805

What city is ZIP code 47805 in?

ZIP code 47805 is primarily assigned to Terre Haute, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47805 in?

ZIP code 47805 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47805 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47805 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47805?

The median home value in ZIP code 47805 is $144,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47805?

ZIP code 47805 has an estimated population of 12,862 residents, with a density of 247 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47805?

The median household income in ZIP code 47805 is $65,865, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47805 in?

ZIP code 47805 observes the EST timezone.