Indiana · City Profile
Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute sits in Vigo, Indiana, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 92,941 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Terre Haute has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $117,540 and median asking rent runs around $847 per month. Median household income hovers around $49,014. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Terre Haute
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47801 | Vigo | 0 | — | — |
| 47802 | Vigo | 32,891 | $58,923 | $158,900 |
| 47803 | Vigo | 21,008 | $58,477 | $142,700 |
| 47804 | Vigo | 10,933 | $39,129 | $86,500 |
| 47805 | Vigo | 12,862 | $65,865 | $144,000 |
| 47807 | Vigo | 13,531 | $22,677 | $55,600 |
| 47808 | Vigo | 0 | — | — |
| 47809 | Vigo | 1,716 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Terre Haute?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $117,540, and median rent is $847. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.