Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 770 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,388 (29%) |
| Some College | 6,636 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 6,429 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4,439 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,358 (36.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,595 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,064 ▼ 21% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,084/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 35,411 |
| Vacant Units | 2,419 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bartholomew County is located in Indiana and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 82,365 residents. With a median age of 37.94, it is a relatively young county.
Bartholomew County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,594 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Bartholomew County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $219,064 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,084. Homeownership rates are high at 70.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bartholomew County are primarily White (77.83%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Bartholomew County, IN is a middle-income area in Indiana. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47226 | Clifford | 175 | $63,542 | $102,500 | $795 | 3.7% | 14.8% |
| 47201 | Columbus | 48,602 | $82,667 | $217,600 | $1,159 | 3.7% | 45.8% |
| 47203 | Columbus | 25,106 | $73,595 | $234,300 | $963 | 3.7% | 48.1% |
| 47232 | Elizabethtown | 2,329 | $81,875 | $185,400 | $850 | 3.9% | 30.1% |
| 47244 | Hartsville | 570 | $68,750 | $333,800 | $1,031 | 0.7% | 20.4% |
| 47246 | Hope | 4,142 | $88,106 | $165,300 | $1,088 | 1.0% | 29.6% |
| 47280 | Taylorsville | 978 | $48,640 | $179,400 | $1,133 | 26.1% | 35.2% |