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U.S. ZIP Code · IN47855

Sullivan County · Terre Haute, IN

Typical home value

$75,398[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-21.1%
5-year / yr
-1.1%
10-year / yr
+2.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-73.5%
vs metro
-53.0%
vs state
-67.4%
ZIP 47855 location in IN
Location of ZIP 47855 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 47855 is worth $75,398 — 53.0% below the Terre Haute, IN median. Over the past year, values have fallen 21.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$499[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sullivan County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
937[3]
Median household income
$47,102[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sullivan County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+2[5]
Moved in
449
Moved out
447

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Northeast East Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Northeast School Corp

    166 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$381
Loan principal$60,318
Down payment$15,080
Total interest paid$76,933

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$486
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
45th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 47855?
The typical home in 47855 is worth $75,398, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 47855?
Home values in 47855 are down 21.1% over the past year, and down 1.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 47855?
The effective property tax rate in 47855 is 0.7% — roughly $499 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 47855?
ZIP code 47855 has a population of 937 and a median household income of $47,102.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Terre Haute, IN

    Typical home
    $77,847
    Gross yield
    12.7%
  • Universal, IN

    Typical home
    $80,809
    Gross yield
  • Newport, IN

    Typical home
    $86,973
    Gross yield
  • Terre Haute, IN

    Typical home
    $102,658
    Gross yield
    9.9%
  • Cayuga, IN

    Typical home
    $126,275
    Gross yield
  • Knightsville, IN

    Typical home
    $127,709
    Gross yield

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