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ZIP 47201

Part of Columbus, IN
Pop. 47,900·Bartholomew County·67th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,402/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$563
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ZIP 47201 · $1,402
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,824/yr
At $1,402/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyBartholomew County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 47201 (Columbus, IN) is majority owner-occupied, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,900
Median income
$83,958
Median age
36.8
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
22.6%
24.4%
25.1%
13.1%
14.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5425.1%
55–6413.1%
65+14.7%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
76.7%
White76.7%
Black2%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian9.2%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
30.9%
24.2%
36.3%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+36.3%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 47201 in Columbus, IN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$923 → $1,402
up 51.9%
Income
$71,864 → $83,958
up 16.8%
Population
47,089 → 47,900
up 1.7%
Renter share
35.6% → 36.8%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.5% → 36.3%
-0.2 pts

The median rent in ZIP 47201 in Columbus, IN stood at $923 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,402, reflecting a 51.9% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $83,958 today, compared with $71,864 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 47,089 residents to roughly 47,900. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 47201 covers Columbus, IN. The median rent here is $1,402/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($83,958/yr), ZIP 47201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 47201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 47201 (Columbus, IN) is $1,402. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 47201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 47201's median rent of $1,402/mo is $563 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 47201 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 47201 falls in the middle range for Indiana, ranking #67 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,402/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 47201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,402/mo in ZIP 47201. The local median household income is $83,958/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 47201?

Rent in ZIP 47201 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 47201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 47201 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,402/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($83,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 47201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 47201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of ZIP 47201 households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 47201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 47201 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 47201 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,402/mo, it's $3 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,399/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 47201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 47201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,402/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 47201's median household income ($83,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.05%
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