Columbus
City in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbus is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, with 5,540 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fall River, 3.5 miles N.
- 5,540residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 1,221 / sq mipopulation density
- 53925ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is a city in Columbia and Dodge counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,540 at the 2020 census, all of which resided in Columbia County. Columbus is located about 28 miles (45 km) northeast of Madison on the Crawfish River.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $75,427
- Median home value
- $230,600
- Median rent
- $874/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Columbus had 5,540 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,540 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,221 per sq mi (471 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,540 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.54 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3368° N, 89.0300° W |
| ZIP code | 53925 |
| Official website | cityofcolumbuswi.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5516450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- Fall River3.5 mi N
- Doylestown8.6 mi NW
- Reeseville9.6 mi E
- Waterloo10.8 mi S
- Lowell10.9 mi E
- Marshall11.6 mi S
- Rio13.3 mi NW
- Beaver Dam13.9 mi NE
- Randolph14.1 mi N
- Windsor14.1 mi SW
- Cambria14.7 mi N
- Sun Prairie14.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Columbus, WI?
5,540 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, WI?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 53925.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
Fall River (3.5 mi), Doylestown (8.6 mi), Reeseville (9.6 mi), Waterloo (10.8 mi), Lowell (10.9 mi).
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