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Terre haute, IN — ZIP 47803

Population: 21,746 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 47803 (Terre haute, IN) is $182,595 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $238,000 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,330/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$182,595

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$182,595
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.7%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$182,991
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$238,000
Median list price
$319,900
Median price per sqft
$167
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,330/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/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)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Lost Creek Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 (5.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.5°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
232

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,929
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,590

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
UNION HOSPITAL INC, HAMILTON CENTER INC, TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-211 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
56.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,457
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,636
Average weekly wage
$976
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

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

How it compares

ZIP 47803State medianUS median
Median home value$182,595$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$238,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,330/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,457$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 median home value in ZIP 47803?
$182,595.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47803?
$238,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 47803?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47803?
Typical rent: $1,330/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47803?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, hail.
Is ZIP 47803 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47803?
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 47803?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47803?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 47803?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 47803 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 47803?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47803?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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