City

Columbia City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitley County  ·  Indiana

👥22,941Population
💰$76,214Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$216,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.3%)
HS Graduate5,465 (35.7%)
Some College1,838 (12%)
Associates2,210 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,859 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree3,891 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,214 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$216,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units10,435
Vacant Units875

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Columbia City, IN

Columbia City is a city in Indiana, located in Whitley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,941 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Columbia City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,214 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Columbia City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbia City is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.25%).

Columbia City, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Columbia City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46725 22,941 $76,214 $216,700 $907 4.3% 37.6% 79.3%