47885 ZIP Code, West Terre Haute, IN
47885 is a ZIP code in West Terre Haute, Indiana in Vigo County. It covers 83 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47876, 47809 and 47807. 9,209 people live here in 3,268 households. With about 111 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $67,588, close to the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Terre Haute, IN
- County: Vigo County
- Land area: 83 sq mi
- Population: 9,209
- Median household income: $67,588
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,209 |
| Households | 3,268 |
| Median household income | $67,588 |
| Income per person | $34,822 |
| Median age | 39.6 |
| Homeowners | 81.2% |
| Median home value | $149,400 |
| Median rent | $721 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 89.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.7% |
| $15–25K | 13.3% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 13.0% |
| $75–100K | 16.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.4% |
| $150–200K | 3.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.8% |
| Owned outright | 27.2% |
| Rented | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.3% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.7% |
| 20+ units | 5.3% |
| Mobile / other | 11.7% |
Businesses in 47885
123 business establishments with 716 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 28
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Retail Trade: 16
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47876 — St. Mary of the Woods CDP, IN (0.8 mi)
- 47809 — Terre Haute city, IN (4.3 mi)
- 47807 — Terre Haute city, IN (4.5 mi)
- 47804 — Terre Haute city, IN (4.6 mi)
- 47863 — New Goshen CDP, IN (5.1 mi)
- 62423 (6.3 mi)
- 47880 — Shepardsville CDP, IN (7.1 mi)
- 61955 — Vermilion village, IL (7.9 mi)
Areas that include 47885
- West Terre Haute, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Mary of the Woods, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Tecumseh, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- New Goshen, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Toad Hop, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Shepardsville, IN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Dresser, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Vigo County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Vigo County
- No. 5 of 8: highest median home value in Vigo County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Vigo County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of households with children in Vigo County
- No. 4 of 9: highest median age in Vigo County
- No. 3 of 9: fastest population growth in Vigo County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47885, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47885 in?
- 47885 is a West Terre Haute, IN mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Tecumseh, 4% lies inside New Goshen and 1% lies inside St. Mary of the Woods; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47885 in?
- 47885 is in Vigo County.
- What is the population of 47885?
- About 9,209 people (±154), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,231.
- What is the median household income in 47885?
- $67,588 (±$10,333), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47885?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47885 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47885?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47876 (0.8 mi, St. Mary of the Woods), 47809 (4.3 mi, Terre Haute), 47807 (4.5 mi, Terre Haute), 47804 (4.6 mi, Terre Haute), 47863 (5.1 mi, New Goshen) and 62423 (6.3 mi).
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