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Bartholomew County, IN
19 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Population
83,536
Land area
407sq mi
People per sq mi
205
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Bartholomew County
Bartholomew County at a glance
- The median household income is $79,901, 11% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,800 (7% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,127 a month.
- Its largest cities are Columbus (51,824), Hope (2,029) and Taylorsville (1,248).
Local data for Bartholomew County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools28
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks22
- Post Offices6
- Parks33
- Grocery Stores26
- Restaurants247
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities18
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Bartholomew County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,901
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$232,800
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,127/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,523), Mexican Americans (6,490), Irish Americans (6,378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,028
49,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$658M
FY 2026, $8,006 per person
PPP loans
$167M
1,683 loans, 19,339 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$437K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bartholomew County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bartholomew County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
333
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
388
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bartholomew County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bartholomew County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bartholomew County, IN?
- Columbus is the largest city or town in Bartholomew County, with about 51,824 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bartholomew County?
- Bartholomew County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47201, 47203, 47226, 47232, 47236.
- What is the population of Bartholomew County, IN?
- About 83,536 people live in Bartholomew County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bartholomew County?
- Bartholomew County borders Johnson County, Jackson County, Shelby County, Jennings County, Decatur County, Brown County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023