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ZIP 47802

Pop. 33,135·Vigo County·137th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$924/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$1,041
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 47802 · $924
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,088/yr
At $924/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyVigo County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.7% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 47802 (Terre Haute, IN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,135
Median income
$57,395
Median age
38.7
Renters
41%
Age distribution
21.5%
23.7%
25.2%
18.2%
Under 1821.5%
18–3423.7%
35–5425.2%
55–6411.4%
65+18.2%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.7%
White82.7%
Black7.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian2.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
30.9%
31.1%
27.6%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 47802 in Terre Haute, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,878 → $57,395
up 8.5%
Population
33,393 → 33,135
down 0.8%
Renter share
39.5% → 41%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 27.6%
-0.9 pts
Median age
37.6 → 38.7
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,878 in 2021 to $57,395 more recently. The renter share has risen from 39.5% to 41%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 47802 covers Terre Haute, IN. The median rent here is $924/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($57,395/yr), ZIP 47802 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 47802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 47802 (Terre Haute, IN) is $924. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 47802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 47802's median rent of $924/mo is $1,041 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 47802 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 47802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #137 out of 144 ZIPs at $924/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 47802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $924/mo in ZIP 47802. The local median household income is $57,395/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 47802?

Rent in ZIP 47802 has decreased 11.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 47802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 47802 is considered very affordable for renters. At $924/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($57,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 47802 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 47802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 47802 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 47802 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 47802 compare to the rest of Terre Haute?

ZIP 47802 is more affordable than Terre Haute overall. At $924/mo, it's $71 below the Terre Haute citywide median of $995/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 47802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 47802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $924/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 47802's median household income ($57,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 47802 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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