City

West Terre Haute, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Vigo County  ·  Indiana

👥9,287Population
💰$66,203Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black1.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma95 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,046 (37.6%)
Some College921 (16.9%)
Associates645 (11.9%)
Bachelors465 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,271 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College16.9%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,203 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units3,592
Vacant Units254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About West Terre Haute, IN

West Terre Haute is a city in Indiana, located in Vigo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,287 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, West Terre Haute is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,203 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in West Terre Haute is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Terre Haute is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.65%).

West Terre Haute, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in West Terre Haute
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47885 9,287 $66,203 $154,900 $715 5.7% 31.9% 81.9%