47203 ZIP Code, Columbus, IN
47203 is a ZIP code in Columbus, Indiana in Bartholomew County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47226, 47246 and 47244. 26,200 people live here in 10,690 households. With about 340 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $72,112, close to the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Columbus, IN
- County: Bartholomew County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 26,200
- Median household income: $72,112
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,200 |
| Households | 10,690 |
| Median household income | $72,112 |
| Income per person | $41,837 |
| Median age | 40.1 |
| Homeowners | 78.4% |
| Median home value | $244,100 |
| Median rent | $953 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.9% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 17.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 10.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.0% |
| Owned outright | 25.9% |
| Rented | 20.0% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.1% |
| Townhome | 3.4% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 6.3% |
| 20+ units | 6.2% |
| Mobile / other | 4.2% |
Businesses in 47203
375 business establishments with 5,145 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 80
- Construction: 45
- Retail Trade: 40
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 36
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 25
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 22
- Accommodation and Food Services: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47226 — Clifford town, IN (4.1 mi)
- 47246 — Hope town, IN (5.9 mi)
- 47244 — Hartsville town, IN (7 mi)
- 47280 — Taylorsville CDP, IN (7.8 mi)
- 47236 (7.9 mi)
- 47232 — Elizabethtown town, IN (8.6 mi)
- 47201 — Columbus city, IN (10.6 mi)
- 47234 (10.6 mi)
Areas that include 47203
- Columbus, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bartholomew County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Bartholomew County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median home value in Bartholomew County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Bartholomew County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Bartholomew County
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Bartholomew County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Bartholomew County
- No. 2 of 5: fastest population growth in Bartholomew County
Mail every home in 47203
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47203, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47203 in?
- 47203 is a Columbus, IN mailing address. By land area, 14% lies inside Columbus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47203 in?
- 47203 is in Bartholomew County.
- What is the population of 47203?
- About 26,200 people (±1,240), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,006.
- What is the median household income in 47203?
- $72,112 (±$4,755), 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 47203?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47203 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47203?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47226 (4.1 mi, Clifford), 47246 (5.9 mi, Hope), 47244 (7 mi, Hartsville), 47280 (7.8 mi, Taylorsville), 47236 (7.9 mi) and 47232 (8.6 mi, Elizabethtown).
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