Columbus, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47201
Bartholomew County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,662
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,958
- Median income Above-median income area
- $228,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47201 (Columbus, IN) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.0 in 2023 to 225.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, with 41,662 residents across 529.4 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47201 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,958 (14% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,273. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $228,800 (18% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 63.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,186.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bartholomew County, so 47201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 47201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
125 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47201, Columbus, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
41,662
Population
529.4
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47201?
36.8
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
14.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,958
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$43,273
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47201 ranks nationally
Columbus, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,958 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,748housing units
20,748
Total Housing Units
19,581
Occupied Units
1,167
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,800
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,186
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47201 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 173 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 200 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 213 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 226 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,285 business establishments in ZIP 47201, employing approximately 37,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,617,017,000.
1,285
Businesses
37,181
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 160 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 125 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 103 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 93 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.6% |
| Information | 19 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47201 vs 47280 →
ZIP 47201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47201
Columbus (47201)
41,662 residents
- 47280 813
Taylorsville (47280)
813 residents
- 47226 202
Clifford (47226)
202 residents
- 47247 156
Jonesville (47247)
156 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47201
Columbus (47201)
$83,958 median income
- 47226
Clifford (47226)
$58,750 median income
- 47247
Jonesville (47247)
$55,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47201 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47201, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,662 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47201 in?
ZIP code 47201 (Columbus) is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Bartholomew County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bartholomew-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47201?
ZIP code 47201 in Columbus, IN has a population of 41,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47201?
The median household income in ZIP 47201 is $83,958, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47201?
The median home value in ZIP 47201 is $228,800, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47201 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47201?
ZIP code 47201 has 1,285 business establishments employing approximately 37,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47201 are: Health care and social assistance (171), Retail trade (160), Other services (except public administration) (128). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47201 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47201?
In ZIP code 47201, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47201 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47201?
In ZIP code 47201, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47201 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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