| City: | Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Indiana State University |
| County: | Vigo County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:58:52 AM |
| Population: | 2,360 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 812 / 930 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 39.4714, -87.4099 |
| Land Area: | 0.156 sq mi |
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Indiana State University operates under dedicated ZIP code 47809 on its campus in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. Established by the Indiana General Assembly on December 20, 1865, as the Indiana State Normal School, the university opened its doors in January 1870 with just 23 students. A generous donation of $73,000 from Chauncey Rose, a Terre Haute industrialist and philanthropist, secured the city as the school's home. After evolving through several name changes, it became Indiana State University in 1965 when it achieved full university status. This unique postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The campus features an extraordinary 52 named buildings documented in postal records, including the historic Condit House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains the oldest building on campus. Other notable facilities include the Cunningham Memorial Library, Hulman Civic University Center, Dreiser Hall (named for author Theodore Dreiser who attended briefly), and the Arena. With 86 ZIP+4 codes, this designation handles substantial mail volume across the sprawling campus.
Census data reveals the characteristic profile of a university ZIP code: population of 2,360 with a median age of just 19.8 years. Nearly all residents (99.4%) live in group quarters, predominantly dormitories including Sycamore Tower East, Sycamore Tower West, and various residence halls. The campus spans approximately 0.16 square miles within this designation. Terre Haute is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 2,360 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 6 |
| Establishments: | 20 |
| Employment: | 182 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 3 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 47809 has 2,360 residents and 1 households (average 13.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (38.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 35.6% male and 64.4% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.1%, much lower than the state average of 77.2%) and Black or African American (23.6%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,360Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,554Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15,128.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 13.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,684 | 2,761 | 2,827 | 2,871 | 3,087 | 3,051 | 2,923 | 2,723 | 2,516 | 2,325 | 2,043 | 1,716 | 1,554 |
| Decennial Census | 2,687 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,360 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 541 | 293 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 1 | 876 | 639 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1,417 | 932 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,488 | 59.21% |
| Black: | 556 | 22.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 155 | 6.17% |
| Asian: | 35 | 1.39% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 279 | 11.10% |
| Total: | 2,513 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 840 | 35.59% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 1,520 | 64.41% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 2,360 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,479 | 95.17% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 32 | 2.06% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 43 | 4.83% |
| Total Population: | 1,554 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,479 | 95.17% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 75 | 4.83% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($70,051), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $6,107, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,107 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.3%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (40.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $9,667 | $8,269 | $10,398 | $11,875 | $12,109 | $15,402 | $12,167 | $0 | $8,021 | $7,933 | $7,545 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $3,958 | $3,839 | $3,802 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $6,103 | $6,133 | $6,107 |
| Employed: | 688 | 44.27% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 866 | 55.73% |
| Total: | 1,554 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 84 | 12.21% |
| Service: | 278 | 40.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 186 | 27.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 3.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 117 | 17.01% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 688 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 2.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 90.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 6.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,406 | 90.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 105 | 6.76% |
| No Insurance: | 43 | 2.77% |
| Total: | 1,554 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,511 | 97.23% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,554 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,554 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 47809 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 167 people with an annual payroll of $3,859,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $961,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,859,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 167Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47809 is located in Vigo County, Indiana, within the Terre Haute, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45460) and Indiana's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 168,850 people, about 1.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 47809. It covers 0.156 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Terre Haute, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 168,850Source: Census |
| MSA: | Terre Haute, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.156 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7255.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1875428Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Terre Haute city; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47809 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.