3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 472xxColumbus, IN area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 472 changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +4.6% for Indiana and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 47201–47283. Most of its 2010 population lived in Bartholomew County (36%), Jackson County (20%), Jefferson County (15%). Communities in the region include Seymour, Madison, Greensburg, North Vernon, Country Squire Lakes. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +2.9%
- 5-year change
- +44.0%
- Since Q1 1995
- +212%
- National rank (1 year)
- 562nd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 472 vs Indiana and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 472: 311.7
- Indiana: 319.8
- Columbus, IN metro: 297.5
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 472 | IN | U.S. | Gap vs IN | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.9% | +4.6% | +3.0% | −1.7 pts | −0.1 pts |
| 3 years | +17.3% | +16.2% | +12.9% | +1.1 pts | +4.5 pts |
| 5 years | +44.0% | +46.7% | +41.3% | −2.7 pts | +2.7 pts |
| 10 years | +93.2% | +104% | +93.3% | −10.5 pts | −0.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +212% | +220% | +292% | −8.1 pts | −79.9 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 472 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +207% | $920,315 |
| Q2 2000 | +155% | $766,112 |
| Q2 2005 | +118% | $653,280 |
| Q2 2010 | +112% | $634,657 |
| Q2 2015 | +97.6% | $592,698 |
| Q2 2020 | +59.4% | $478,281 |
| Q2 2021 | +44.0% | $431,869 |
| Q2 2023 | +17.3% | $352,022 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.9% | $308,757 |
How ZIP3 472 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 472 ranks 562nd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 17th of 20 in Indiana. Its one-year change is −0.1 pts versus the nation and −1.7 pts versus Indiana. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 562nd of 882 | 17th of 20 |
| 3 years | 324th of 882 | 10th of 20 |
| 5 years | 454th of 882 | 14th of 20 |
| 10 years | 405th of 882 | 15th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 720th of 879 | 15th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 472
ZIP3 472's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 5.1% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q4 2014, about 5.8 years after the top. Today it sits +104% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 472 | Q1 2009 | Q2 2011 | -5.1% | Q4 2014 (5.8 yrs) | +104% |
| IN | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.3% | Q3 2015 (7.5 yrs) | +110% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q2 2011 | -5.1% | Q3 2012 (3.5 yrs) | +107% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 472's index has changed +40.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 472 after inflation | IN after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.9% | +0.7% | -0.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.9% | +5.8% | +7.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +16.1% | +18.3% | +15.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +38.9% | +46.4% | +37.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +40.8% | +44.5% | +34.4% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 472
Regional estimate
$579,582
- Estimated gain
- $279,582
- Index change
- +93.19%
- Start index
- 161.33
- End index
- 311.68
ZIP3 472 (Columbus, IN area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 · Batesville, IN area | IN | +3.6% | +51.1% | +242% |
| 474 · Bloomington, IN area | IN | +2.1% | +38.3% | +252% |
| 461 · Greenwood, IN area | IN | +3.2% | +45.8% | +213% |
| 471 · Jeffersonville, IN area | IN | +5.0% | +45.3% | +246% |
| 462 · Indianapolis, IN area | IN | +1.7% | +37.2% | +216% |
| 402 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY area | KY | +4.1% | +38.2% | +234% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 311.68 |
| Q1 2026 | 301.22 |
| Q4 2025 | 306.93 |
| Q3 2025 | 301.01 |
| Q2 2025 | 302.84 |
| Q1 2025 | 295.86 |
| Q4 2024 | 291.11 |
| Q3 2024 | 292.78 |
| Q2 2024 | 286.20 |
| Q1 2024 | 278.77 |
| Q4 2023 | 278.70 |
| Q3 2023 | 279.37 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 472?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 472, the regional index changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, +44.0% over five years, +93.2% over ten years, and +212% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 472 appreciating faster than Indiana and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +2.9% compares with +4.6% for Indiana and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −0.1 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +2.7 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 472?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 472. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 47201 to 47283 (31 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.