47203 ZIP Code — Columbus, IN

Bartholomew County, Indiana

ZIP code 47203 is located in Columbus, Indiana, within Bartholomew County. It covers approximately 77.05 square miles and serves a population of 25,177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47203

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,595. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 47203 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

25,177

population

77.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47246 Hope (6 mi) 47244 Hartsville (7.3 mi) 47236 Grammer (7.8 mi) 47232 Elizabethtown (9.1 mi) 47201 Columbus (10.6 mi) 47234 Flat Rock (11.3 mi) 46124 Edinburgh (11.8 mi) 47273 Scipio (12.8 mi) 47283 Westport (14.8 mi) 46164 Nineveh (15.8 mi) 47272 Saint Paul (16.6 mi) 46182 Waldron (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,177
Population density	327 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	77.05 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.2312
Longitude	-85.8351
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.6%	5.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

25,177

Population

327

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$70,595

Median household income

$39,956

Per capita income

$209,700

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

8,889

Housing units

37.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

891

Under 5

911

780

5–9

798

767

10–14

785

710

15–19

727

607

20–24

621

1,606

25–34

1,643

1,467

35–44

1,501

1,474

45–54

1,509

841

55–59

861

572

60–64

586

1,535

65–74

1,572

903

75–84

924

290

85+

296

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,016	23.9%
18 and over	19,161	76.1%
65 and over	5,520	21.9%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Asian 6.1%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	20,772	79.2%
Asian	1,607	6.1%
Two or more races	1,507	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,062	4%
Other race	958	3.7%
Black or African American	275	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.6%	5.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$70,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,700
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.2%
Electricity	35.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,432	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	436	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,072	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,490	23.9%
Households with children under 18	2,858	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,819	36.6%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	24.3%
Married	59.1%	53.1%
Separated	0.9%	0.7%
Widowed	4.6%	9.4%
Divorced	9.2%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.3%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	480	8.5%
Kindergarten	252	4.5%
Elementary school	2,611	46.2%
High school	1,285	22.7%
College / grad school	1,022	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.5%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Construction 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,328	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,375	92.8%
Spanish	699	3.0%
Other Indo-European	181	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	144	0.6%
Other languages	374	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,212	92.2%
Born in same state	22,917	91.0%
Born in different state	16,657	66.2%
Foreign born	295	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,965	7.8%
Not a US citizen	842	42.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,663	14.5%
Italian	2,319	9.2%
Arab	2,134	8.5%
English	407	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	138	0.5%
Polish	69	0.3%
Irish	28	0.1%
German	23	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	92.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47203

What city is ZIP code 47203 in?

ZIP code 47203 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47203 in?

ZIP code 47203 falls within Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47203 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47203 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 47203?

ZIP code 47203 has an estimated population of 25,177 residents, with a density of 327 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47203?

The median home value in ZIP code 47203 is $209,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47203?

The median household income in ZIP code 47203 is $70,595, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47203 in?

ZIP code 47203 observes the EST timezone.