City

Columbus, IN

3 ZIP codes  ·  Bartholomew County  ·  Indiana

👥73,708Population
💰$79,577Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$223,288Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 2%Asian: 8.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic9.7%
Black2.0%
Asian8.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma647 (1.4%)
HS Graduate13,265 (27.8%)
Some College5,840 (12.2%)
Associates5,720 (12%)
Bachelors3,958 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree18,251 (38.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 38.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College12.2%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate38.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,577 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$223,288 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,092/mo
Total Housing Units32,073
Vacant Units2,039

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Columbus, IN

Columbus is a city in Indiana, located in Bartholomew County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 73,708 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.99 years.

Economically, Columbus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,576 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,288, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,092 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.46%).

Columbus, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47201 48,602 $82,667 $217,600 $1,159 3.7% 45.8% 64.9%
47203 25,106 $73,595 $234,300 $963 3.7% 48.1% 78.2%