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Terre Haute, IN — ZIP 47802

Population: 33,135 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 47802 (Terre Haute, IN) is $199,382 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,000 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $925/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,382

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$199,382
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+81.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$199,382
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$227,000
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+17.9%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
108
For-sale inventory
126
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
90
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$925/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,164/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,387/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Vigo County School Corp, Excel Center of West Central Indiana
Schools include
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School, Dixie Bee Elementary School, Farrington Grove Elementary School, Honey Creek Middle School, Sarah Scott Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
479
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Elm Street Ground Water Contamination (8.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 in
Annual snowfall
9.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
146
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
984
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,025
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,906

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Aero Plaines Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HARSHA BEHAVIORAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-211 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,574
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,854
Average weekly wage
$1,055
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
234

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 47802State medianUS median
Typical home value$199,382$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$227,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$925/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,574$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 47802?
$199,382.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47802?
$227,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 47802?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47802?
Typical rent: $925/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47802?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail.
Is ZIP 47802 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 47802. 479 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47802?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 47802?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47802?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 47802?
11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 47802 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 47802?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47802?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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