ZIP Code 47201
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Columbus · Bartholomew County · Indiana
- Population
- 41,662
- Median income
- $83,958
- Median home value
- $228,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.3%
- Land area
- 529.4 sq mi
79/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47201 in Columbus, Indiana has a population of 41,662. The median household income is $83,958, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $228,800, 18% below the US average. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 529.4 square miles in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. The area is home to 41,662 residents, producing a population density of 79 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47201 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47201 sits at $83,958 (14% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $43,273. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $228,800 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,186 per month, and 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bartholomew County, so you can benchmark 47201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,273
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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