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Columbus, IN — ZIP 47203

Population: 26,200 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 47203 (Columbus, IN) is $290,607 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,900 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,459/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,607

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,607
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$291,453
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$289,900
Median list price
$297,500
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
-4.2%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
91
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,459/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
L F Smith Elementary, Clifty Creek Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Garden City Ground Water Plume (6.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
14.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Highest AQI recorded (year)
215

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,908
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,800

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASCENSION ST VINCENT JENNINGS
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-144 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,010
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,537
Average weekly wage
$1,336
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
183

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 47203State medianUS median
Median home value$290,607$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$289,900$238,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,459/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,010$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 47203?
$290,607.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47203?
$289,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 47203?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47203?
Typical rent: $1,459/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47203?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 47203 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47203?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 47203?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47203?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 47203?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 47203 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 47203?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47203?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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