47885 ZIP Code — West Terre Haute, IN

Vigo County, Indiana

ZIP code 47885 is located in West Terre Haute, Indiana, within Vigo County. It covers approximately 82.78 square miles and serves a population of 9,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47885

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,451. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,256

population

82.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Terre Haute	Acceptable
West Terre Haute	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47807 Terre Haute (3 mi) 47809 Terre Haute (3 mi) 47804 Terre Haute (3.8 mi) 47803 Terre Haute (7.7 mi) 47805 Terre Haute (8.4 mi) 47802 Terre Haute (8.4 mi) 47842 Clinton (14.2 mi) 47874 Rosedale (14.4 mi) 47866 Pimento (14.7 mi) 62441 Marshall (15 mi) 61944 Paris (15.9 mi) 47846 Cory (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,256
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	82.78 sq mi
Water area	2.51 sq mi
Latitude	39.4779
Longitude	-87.4576
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	48.5%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,256

Population

112

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$59,451

Median household income

$31,950

Per capita income

$122,300

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,177

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

186

Under 5

184

315

5–9

310

288

10–14

283

425

15–19

419

302

20–24

298

529

25–34

521

454

35–44

448

771

45–54

760

244

55–59

240

288

60–64

284

457

65–74

450

234

75–84

230

169

85+

167

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,208	23.9%
18 and over	7,048	76.1%
65 and over	1,707	18.4%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 1.8%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,815	95.2%
Two or more races	240	2.6%
Black or African American	164	1.8%
Asian	28	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$59,451

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,300
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.7%
Electricity	36.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,609	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	267	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	697	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	953	27.0%
Households with children under 18	1,054	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,215	34.5%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	33.4%
Married	45.5%	41.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.6%
Widowed	3.5%	9.6%
Divorced	17.0%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	157	7.0%
Kindergarten	61	2.7%
Elementary school	949	42.2%
High school	778	34.6%
College / grad school	306	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Construction 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	572	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	14.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,886	96.0%
Spanish	13	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,228	99.7%
Born in same state	9,205	99.4%
Born in different state	7,972	86.1%
Foreign born	23	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	28	0.3%
Not a US citizen	28	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	922	10%
French	800	8.6%
Arab	740	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	258	2.8%
German	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47885

What city is ZIP code 47885 in?

ZIP code 47885 is primarily assigned to West Terre Haute, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47885 in?

ZIP code 47885 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47885 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47885 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47885?

17% of residents in ZIP code 47885 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47885 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47885?

The median home value in ZIP code 47885 is $122,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 47885 in?

ZIP code 47885 observes the EST timezone.