Columbus, IN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 47201 serves a portion of Columbus, Indiana, within Bartholomew County. This community is home to approximately 35,303 residents, with a median age of 28.0 years. The median household income of $58,957 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $300,680 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 40% owner-occupied and 60% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Columbus is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 54% and an unemployment rate of 6.6%, 47201 reflects the economic character of Bartholomew County in Indiana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 35,303 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,407 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,957 | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $300,680 | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.5% | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 54% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.0 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,945 | — |