PlainZIP

Columbus, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47203

Bartholomew County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,806
129/sq mi
$72,112
Median income
$244,100
Median home value
34.9%
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 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, with 25,806 residents across 200.7 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,112 (2% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,837. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. Housing costs here run $244,100 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $953 a month; 78.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 47203 in local context, 7 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 47203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47203.

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 47203, 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

25,806

Population

200.7

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47203?

40.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$72,112

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$41,837

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47203 ranks nationally

Columbus, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,112 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,397

Total Housing Units

10,690

Occupied Units

707

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$244,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$953

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47203 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 154
2021 +10.3% 170
2022 +14.5% 194
2023 +7.2% 208
2024 +4.3% 217

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 375 business establishments in ZIP 47203, employing approximately 5,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $253,706,000.

375

Businesses

5,145

Employees

$253.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 80 21.3%
Construction 45 12.0%
Retail trade 40 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 20 5.3%
Finance and insurance 16 4.3%
Manufacturing 14 3.7%
Wholesale trade 14 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.7%
Information 5 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 47203 vs 47226 →

ZIP 47203 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 47203 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 47203 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 47203 ranks #4 of 7 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
47226 Clifford, IN 202 4.0 mi
47246 Hope, IN 4,342 5.8 mi
47244 Hartsville, IN 786 7.1 mi
47232 Elizabethtown, IN 2,839 8.4 mi
47280 Taylorsville, IN 813 7.7 mi
47234 Flat Rock, IN 1,379 10.6 mi
46124 Edinburgh, IN 8,127 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bartholomew County

47201 standard
Columbus, IN
Pop: 41,662
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 47203 in? ▼
ZIP code 47203 (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 47203? ▼
ZIP code 47203 in Columbus, IN has a population of 25,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47203 is $72,112, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47203 is $244,100, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47203 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47203? ▼
ZIP code 47203 has 375 business establishments employing approximately 5,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47203 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Construction (45), Retail trade (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47203 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 47203? ▼
In ZIP code 47203, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 47203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47203 is 22.5 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 47203? ▼
In ZIP code 47203, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47203 is 10.2% 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.