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 High-density area
- $72,112
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.9%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47203 (Columbus, IN) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.3 in 2023 to 217.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,837. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $244,100 (26% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $953.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bartholomew County, so 47203 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 47203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, IN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$41,837
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47203 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Columbus, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,112 Top 48% higher than 52% of 721 Indiana 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
11,397housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 47203
Columbus (47203)
25,806 residents
- 46124 8,127
Edinburgh (46124)
8,127 residents
- 47246 4,342
Hope (47246)
4,342 residents
- 47232 2,839
Elizabethtown (47232)
2,839 residents
- 47234 1,379
Flat Rock (47234)
1,379 residents
- 47280 813
Taylorsville (47280)
813 residents
- 47244 786
Hartsville (47244)
786 residents
- 47226 202
Clifford (47226)
202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47203 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47234
Flat Rock (47234)
$101,708 median income
- 47246
Hope (47246)
$94,375 median income
- 47244
Hartsville (47244)
$80,278 median income
- 47203
Columbus (47203)
$72,112 median income
- 47232
Elizabethtown (47232)
$70,938 median income
- 46124
Edinburgh (46124)
$64,466 median income
- 47226
Clifford (47226)
$58,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47203, 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 (25,806 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 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.
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