29169 ZIP Code
West Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29169 |
| City/Town: | West Columbia |
| County: | Lexington |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,039 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,496 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,031 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,554 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,600 |
| Land Area: | 11.6 sq miles
30.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9975, -81.0974 |
Population Information (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,039 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,276 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,763 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,440 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 940 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 797 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 840 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,987 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,022 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,333 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,285 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,331 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,284 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,289 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,371 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,120 | 5.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $996 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,554 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,644 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 910 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,672 | 53.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,972 | 46.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,035 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 638 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 951 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,419 | 27.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,773 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,350 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,496 | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,408 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29169 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,496 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,354 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,414 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,031 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,771 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,296 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 363 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,903 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,429 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,393 | 21.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 469 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,818 | 67.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,163 | 18.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 81 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 658 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 558 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,736 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,838 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,169 | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,197 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 407 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 499 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29169 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 650 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 402 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,183 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,046 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,895 | 17.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,913 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,198 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,320 | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 543 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 494 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29169 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,291 | 82.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 821 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 265 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 783 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29169 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 912 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 797 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 295 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,659 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 488 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 634 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,026 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,983 | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,103 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 749 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 528 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,780 | 85.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,124 | 64.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,412 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,737 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29169 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,712 | 72.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,741 | 35.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,318 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 390 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,041 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29169 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,155 | 53.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 582 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 529 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 802 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 729 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 884 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,136 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 737 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29169 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 964 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,099 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,174 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,406 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,237 | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,987 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,667 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 605 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 372 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29169 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 449 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,077 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,516 | 39.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,067 | 35.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,188 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 257 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29169 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,175 | 29.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 54 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,300 | 68.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 43 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29169 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,073 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,563 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,547 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,461 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29169 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 455 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 584 | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 951 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,338 | 23.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,454 | 25.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 683 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 139 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 68 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29169 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,260 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $996 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,644 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,138 | 29.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,016 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,441 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,144 | 38.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,289 | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,536 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29169 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,654 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,725 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,390 | 39.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 398 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 973 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,653 | 42.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29169 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,390 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 138 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,336 | 30.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 788 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,900 | 43.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,165 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,420 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,517 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,308 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 48 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,480 | 44.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,780 | 53.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29169 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,663 | 80.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,040 | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,097 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,799 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 524 | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 144 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29169 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,397 | 92.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 331 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,642 | 496.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,642 | 496.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,642 | 496.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 128 | 38.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 62 | 18.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 929 | 280.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 9.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29169 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,599 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,262 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,337 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,607 | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 348 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 277 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 105 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29169 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,644 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,474 | 89.0% | 89.4% |
West Columbia, SC29169