Columbus, IN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Columbus, IN is an incorporated city located in Bartholomew County in the state of Indiana. Our data estimates 59,897 residents, places it at 39.209°N, 85.918°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Columbus, IN?

What is the population of Columbus, IN?

Columbus has an estimated population of 59,897. That makes it the 18th largest of the 677 places we list in Indiana, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Indiana has about 984 residents, so Columbus is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Indiana with a similar population include Michigan City (65,058), Noblesville (64,668), Greenwood (59,458), West Lafayette (50,996), Mishawaka (50,363). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Columbus differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Columbus?

Columbus has about 1,709 people per square mile (660 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Indiana, it is denser than about 72% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Columbus use?

Columbus uses 3 ZIP codes: 47201, 47203, 47202. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Columbus in?

Columbus is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Tell City, IN, about 98 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Columbus located in Indiana?

Columbus lies in the central part of Indiana, at 39.209° north latitude and 85.918° west longitude. The state capital, Indianapolis, is about 41 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Harrison, OH, roughly 61 miles to the east, which shows how near Columbus is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Bloomington, IN, 33 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Columbus, IN?

The closest listed place to Columbus is Seymour, IN, 18.1 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Columbus in?

Columbus is in Bartholomew County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 18005. The county contains 7 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Hope (2,228), Taylorsville (979), Elizabethtown (538), Hartsville (400), Clifford (251). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Columbus from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Columbus is closest to Chicago, IL at about 204 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,825 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Columbus?

Yes. Our data lists 14 other places named Columbus: Columbus, OH (1,562,009), Columbus, GA (261,445), Columbus, MS (31,084), Columbus, NE (23,468), Columbus, WI (6,793), Columbus, TX (4,165), Columbus, MN (4,130), Columbus, KS (3,052), and 6 more. When you search for Columbus, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Columbus in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Planning a move to Columbus?

If you are weighing Columbus, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.