47807 ZIP Code — Terre Haute, IN

Vigo County, Indiana

ZIP code 47807 is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, within Vigo County. It covers approximately 3.79 square miles and serves a population of 13,531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47807

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,600. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $22,677. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47807 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,531
population
3.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47807 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47807

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City Status
Terre Haute Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47809 Terre Haute (0.2 mi) 47804 Terre Haute (2.2 mi) 47885 West Terre Haute (3 mi) 47803 Terre Haute (4.7 mi) 47805 Terre Haute (6.8 mi) 47802 Terre Haute (7.9 mi) 47866 Pimento (13 mi) 47874 Rosedale (13.1 mi) 47846 Cory (13.7 mi) 47834 Brazil (15 mi) 47842 Clinton (15.1 mi) 47850 Farmersburg (16.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 13,531
Population density 3,570 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 3.79 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 39.4697
Longitude -87.4028
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 77.6% 52.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 30.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 13.9% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.4% 3.0% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

13,531
Population
3,570
People per sq mi
24.1
Median age
$22,677
Median household income
$15,471
Per capita income
$55,600
Median home value
$864
Median monthly rent
27.2%
Home ownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
2,746
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
324
Under 5
354
344
5–9
375
380
10–14
415
520
15–19
568
1,793
20–24
1,959
873
25–34
954
501
35–44
548
499
45–54
546
339
55–59
370
279
60–64
305
359
65–74
393
119
75–84
130
136
85+
148
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,57919.1%
18 and over10,95280.9%
65 and over1,2859.5%
Median age24.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%
Black or African American 16.8%
Two or more races 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Other race 1.1%
GroupCount%
White9,95771.7%
Black or African American2,33716.8%
Two or more races9106.6%
Hispanic or Latino3622.6%
Asian1751.3%
Other race1491.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 77.6% 52.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 30.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 13.9% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.4% 3.0% 4.5%
Under $10k 20.5%
$10k–$15k 8.0%
$15k–$25k 25.9%
$25k–$35k 8.9%
$35k–$50k 15.4%
$50k–$75k 9.8%
$75k–$100k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 5.4%
$150k–$200k 0.3%
$200k+ 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k20.5%
$10k–$15k8.0%
$15k–$25k25.9%
$25k–$35k8.9%
$35k–$50k15.4%
$50k–$75k9.8%
$75k–$100k5.1%
$100k–$150k5.4%
$150k–$200k0.3%
$200k+0.5%
Median income$22,677

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.2%
$50k–$100k 47.1%
$100k–$150k 9.0%
$150k–$200k 6.3%
$200k–$300k 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$55,600
Median rent / month$864
Owner occupied27.2%
Renter occupied72.8%
Vacant17.7%
Single-family detached49.4%
Large apartment buildings16.7%
Mobile homes0.6%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–201913.8%
2000–20093.9%
1990–19997.3%
1980–19893.6%
1970–19798.1%
1960–19698.0%
1950–19594.6%
1940–194911.4%
1939 or earlier39.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)14.9%
1 bedroom18.0%
2 bedrooms31.8%
3 bedrooms25.3%
4 bedrooms7.1%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle15.9%
1 vehicle48.7%
2 vehicles23.3%
3 or more12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.7%
Electricity47.0%
Propane / LP gas1.0%
Fuel oil1.2%
Wood0.3%
Solar0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,13020.1%
Cohabiting couple4698.3%
Male householder, no spouse1,70730.3%
Female householder, no spouse2,32041.2%
Households with children under 181,32323.5%
Households with seniors (65+)96017.1%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married59.3%61.5%
Married23.2%21.2%
Separated0.9%0.4%
Widowed2.0%7.4%
Divorced14.5%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 15.8%
HS graduate 33.7%
Some college, no degree 25.1%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 9.2%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.9%
Bachelor's or higher13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool801.3%
Kindergarten1722.9%
Elementary school1,13818.9%
High school60210.0%
College / grad school4,03967.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%
Retail trade 19.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Professional & management 7.8%
Other services 5.8%
Transportation & utilities 3.0%
Construction 2.1%
Information 2.0%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Public administration 1.1%
Finance & real estate 0.7%
Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.9%
Service35.2%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources & construction4.5%
Production & transportation19.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.4%
Government10.2%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.9%
Carpool15.0%
Public transit1.0%
Walk12.7%
Work from home2.2%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)17.8

Poverty

All people 50.5%
Under 18 years 57.5%
18 and over 48.7%
Married-couple families 33.7%
Female-led households 56.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.1%
Retirement income10.8%
Supplemental Security9.6%
Cash public assistance3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP22.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.4%
High blood pressure32.2%
High cholesterol29.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma12.5%
Arthritis23.3%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.8%
Cancer4.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking31.0%
Binge drinking16.3%
No physical activity34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.4%
Depression26.6%
Fair or poor health24.1%
Poor mental health21.2%
Poor physical health14.9%
No health insurance18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist43.9%
Cholesterol screening79.1%
Teeth loss30.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5655.2%
Disability%
Any disability21.3%
Under 1816.6%
18–64 years20.2%
65 and over40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.3%
Public insurance48.9%
No insurance10.3%
Uninsured under 193.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only12,85395.0%
Spanish1601.2%
Other Indo-European830.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages340.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)13,12197.0%
Born in same state12,90395.4%
Born in different state9,28868.6%
Foreign born2181.6%
Naturalized citizen4103.0%
Not a US citizen4210.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,1888.8%
French1,1018.1%
Arab8956.6%
English3072.3%
AncestryCount%
Irish340.3%
Dutch170.1%
Polish60%
Norwegian10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.6%
Internet access91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47807

What city is ZIP code 47807 in?

ZIP code 47807 is primarily assigned to Terre Haute, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47807 in?

ZIP code 47807 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47807?

51% of residents in ZIP code 47807 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47807 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 47807 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47807?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47807?

The median household income in ZIP code 47807 is $22,677, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47807 in?

ZIP code 47807 observes the EST timezone.

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