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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
$83,958
Median income
$228,800
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $43,273. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. To put 47201 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bartholomew County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 47201?

36.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47280 Taylorsville, IN 813 9.8 mi
47247 Jonesville, IN 156 8.7 mi
47226 Clifford, IN 202 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bartholomew County

47203 standard
Columbus, IN
Pop: 25,806
47246 standard
Hope, IN
Pop: 4,342
47232 standard
Elizabethtown, IN
Pop: 2,839
47280 standard
Taylorsville, IN
Pop: 813
47244 standard
Hartsville, IN
Pop: 786
47226 standard
Clifford, IN
Pop: 202

Related Areas

Bartholomew County Columbus, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.