47201 ZIP Code, Columbus, IN
47201 is a ZIP code in Columbus, Indiana — mostly in Bartholomew County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Brown County. It covers 201 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47247, 47203 and 47280. 47,900 people live here in 19,581 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Indiana ZIP codes. With about 238 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (63% own). Median household income is $83,958, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Columbus, IN
- County: Bartholomew County
- Land area: 201 sq mi
- Population: 47,900
- Median household income: $83,958
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 47,900 |
| Households | 19,581 |
| Median household income | $83,958 |
| Income per person | $43,273 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Homeowners | 63.2% |
| Median home value | $228,800 |
| Median rent | $1,186 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% |
| Broadband internet | 92.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.9% |
| $25–35K | 5.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 14.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 19.8% |
| $150–200K | 9.9% |
| $200K+ | 11.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.6% |
| Owned outright | 20.5% |
| Rented | 34.3% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.2% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 5.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.4% |
| 20+ units | 6.5% |
| Mobile / other | 4.4% |
Businesses in 47201
1,285 business establishments with 37,181 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 171
- Retail Trade: 160
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 128
- Accommodation and Food Services: 125
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 123
- Finance and Insurance: 104
- Construction: 103
- Manufacturing: 93
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47247 — Jonesville town, IN (8.6 mi)
- 47203 — Columbus city, IN (10.6 mi)
- 47280 — Taylorsville CDP, IN (10.6 mi)
- 47232 — Elizabethtown town, IN (11.5 mi)
- 47226 — Clifford town, IN (11.6 mi)
- 47235 — Freetown CDP, IN (11.7 mi)
- 46164 — Cordry Sweetwater Lakes CDP, IN (12.5 mi)
- 47448 — Nashville town, IN (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 47201
- Columbus, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bartholomew County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Brown County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in Bartholomew County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Bartholomew County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Bartholomew County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Bartholomew County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Bartholomew County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Bartholomew County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Bartholomew County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47201, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47201 in?
- 47201 is a Columbus, IN mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Columbus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47201 in?
- 47201 is mostly in Bartholomew County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Brown County.
- What is the population of 47201?
- About 47,900 people (±1,283), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 45,969.
- What is the median household income in 47201?
- $83,958 (±$5,977), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47201?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47201 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47201?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47247 (8.6 mi, Jonesville), 47203 (10.6 mi, Columbus), 47280 (10.6 mi, Taylorsville), 47232 (11.5 mi, Elizabethtown), 47226 (11.6 mi, Clifford) and 47235 (11.7 mi, Freetown).
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