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Columbus, IN

City in Bartholomew County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47201, 47203.

Population

51,824

Land area

28.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,808

ZIP codes

2

Columbus and its ZIP codes

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Columbus at a glance

  • Columbus is about 9.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 19th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • The median household income is $77,456, 8% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,200 (12% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,157 a month.

Local data for Columbus, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Columbus, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$77,456

Poverty rate

11.3%

Median home value

$244,200

Median rent

$1,157/mo

Homeownership

60.8%

Bachelor's or higher

40.0%

Median age

36.5

Average commute

19.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,510), Mexican Americans (4,600), Indian Americans (3,793).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bartholomew County. PPP loans are for Columbus.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.3 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

$157M

1,484 loans, 18,107 jobs reported

Bartholomew County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Columbus, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.3%
  • Carpooled9.6%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home15.6%

Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Columbus, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

333

Countywide, mostly 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 zone9 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Columbus, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

ZIP codes in Columbus

2 in or overlapping Columbus. Population shown

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Cities near Columbus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bethel VillageCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.1
WalesboroCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.2
PetersvilleCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.2
Mineral SpringsCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.4
WaynesvilleCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.1
CliffordTown6 mi0.1
ElizabethtownTown6.2 mi0.3
Harrison LakeCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.3
TaylorsvilleCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.1
AzaliaCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.1
Grandview LakeCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.5
NewbernCensus-designated place8.8 mi1
JonesvilleTown9.5 mi0.1
HopeTown9.5 mi1
Schaefer LakeCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.2
GrammerCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Columbus, IN in?
Columbus is in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Columbus, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbus include 47201, 47203.
What is the population of Columbus, IN?
About 51,824 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Columbus?
Nearby places include Bethel Village (3.6 mi), Walesboro (3.9 mi), Petersville (4.5 mi), Mineral Springs (4.8 mi), Waynesville (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023