ZIP Code 47203
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Columbus · Bartholomew County · Indiana
- Population
- 25,806
- Median income
- $72,112
- Median home value
- $244,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.9%
- Land area
- 200.7 sq mi
129/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47203 in Columbus, Indiana has a population of 25,806. The median household income is $72,112, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $244,100, 12% below the US average. 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.7 square miles in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. The area is home to 25,806 residents, producing a population density of 129 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 47203 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47203 sits at $72,112 (2% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,837. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $244,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $953 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bartholomew County, so you can benchmark 47203 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 47203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47203.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 26
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 47203, 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
25,806
Population
200.7
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47203?
40.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
8.5%
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?
$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
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?
11,397
Total Housing Units
10,690
Occupied Units
707
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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