29170 ZIP Code
West Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29170 |
| City/Town: | West Columbia |
| County: | Lexington |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,279 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,880 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,523 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,207 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,200 |
| Land Area: | 24.5 sq miles
63.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9391, -81.1446 |
Population Information (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,279 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,725 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,554 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,187 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,059 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,214 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,176 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,041 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,223 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,820 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,849 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,689 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,419 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,200 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,099 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 303 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $986 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,207 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,707 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 500 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,124 | 81.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,583 | 18.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,602 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 397 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,101 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,792 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,208 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,710 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,166 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,228 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29170 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,880 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,030 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,111 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,523 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,530 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,923 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 543 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,990 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,323 | 76.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,025 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 571 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,556 | 73.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,537 | 16.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 130 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 567 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 336 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,153 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 830 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,535 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 629 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 383 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 495 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29170 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 232 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 317 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 632 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 582 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,120 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,890 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,425 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,264 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 784 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 461 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29170 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,361 | 85.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 675 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 77 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 704 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29170 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,214 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,007 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 165 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,002 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 822 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 150 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 513 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,105 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,530 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 736 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 675 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 966 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 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 (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,444 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,583 | 68.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,644 | 35.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,743 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29170 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,842 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,132 | 36.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,287 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 262 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 29 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 738 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29170 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,342 | 79.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 133 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 42 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 108 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 71 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 53 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 73 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,355 | 14.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29170 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,201 | 13.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,362 | 14.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,658 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,398 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,520 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,349 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 470 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 102 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 83 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29170 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 24 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 185 | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,349 | 14.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,480 | 59.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,787 | 19.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 382 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29170 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,756 | 31.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,823 | 66.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29170 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 421 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,299 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,529 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,458 | 28.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29170 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 444 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 601 | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,400 | 19.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,070 | 29.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,628 | 22.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 719 | 10.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 227 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29170 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,262 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $398 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $986 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,707 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,082 | 46.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,528 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,630 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,243 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,573 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,867 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29170 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,031 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,107 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,406 | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 346 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,034 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,300 | 25.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29170 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,201 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 255 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 313 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,671 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,172 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 790 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,886 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,755 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,187 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,726 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 111 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,336 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,279 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29170 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,526 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,470 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,600 | 64.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 846 | 34.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 206 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,874 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 445 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,405 | 315.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,405 | 315.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,405 | 315.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 133 | 29.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 66 | 14.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 753 | 169.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 2.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29170 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,092 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,508 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,584 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 912 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 475 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 157 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29170 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,707 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,176 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
West Columbia, SC29170