29172 ZIP Code
West Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29172 |
| City/Town: | West Columbia |
| County: | Lexington |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,359 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,882 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,509 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,233 |
| Median Home Value: | $162,100 |
| Land Area: | 23.9 sq miles
61.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9058, -81.0755 |
Population Information (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,359 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,435 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,924 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 506 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 614 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 701 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 586 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 545 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,028 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,338 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,122 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 507 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 563 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,329 | 14.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 424 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 96 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $162,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,049 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,233 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,880 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 353 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,044 | 78.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 836 | 21.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,407 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 157 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 450 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,220 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,769 | 27.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 539 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 816 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 456 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29172 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,882 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,897 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,725 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,509 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,613 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,367 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 246 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,749 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,384 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 685 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 298 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,748 | 61.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,932 | 31.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 99 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 114 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 420 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 193 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 366 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 77 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 205 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 47 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29172 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 158 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 100 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 260 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 290 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 706 | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 996 | 25.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 455 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 678 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 157 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 80 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29172 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,422 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 293 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 36 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 11 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 412 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29172 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 324 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 555 | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 154 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 533 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 371 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 57 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 369 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 382 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 855 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 438 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 158 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 156 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,568 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,798 | 62.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,425 | 47.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 791 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29172 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,015 | 77.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,525 | 39.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,091 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 252 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 54 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 442 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29172 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,142 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 56 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 47 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 50 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 900 | 21.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 38 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29172 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 57 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 495 | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 477 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 511 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 534 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,473 | 34.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 302 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 201 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 59 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 124 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29172 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 66 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 50 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 625 | 14.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,496 | 59.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 802 | 18.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 194 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29172 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,041 | 26.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,600 | 67.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 77 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 42 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29172 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 128 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,306 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,653 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 793 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29172 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 334 | 11.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 401 | 13.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 579 | 19.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 739 | 24.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 572 | 18.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 368 | 12.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29172 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,191 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $337 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,049 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,880 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,728 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 626 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 815 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 998 | 25.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,350 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,288 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29172 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,654 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,277 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,753 | 48.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 161 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 384 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,074 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29172 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,375 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 84 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 159 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,078 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 594 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 460 | 19.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,134 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 735 | 10.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,359 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,338 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 143 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 656 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 539 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29172 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,286 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 877 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 489 | 55.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 381 | 43.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 269 | 30.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,090 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 93 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 269 | 289.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 269 | 289.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 269 | 289.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 39.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 49 | 52.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 130 | 139.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29172 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,853 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,443 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 410 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 196 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 58 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 91 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 65 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29172 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,880 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,704 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
West Columbia, SC29172