29201 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29201 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,938 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,561 |
| Per Capita Income: | $13,085 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,229 |
| Median Home Value: | $234,500 |
| Land Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9825, -81.0281 |
Population Information (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,938 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,771 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,167 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 436 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 287 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 408 | 1.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,003 | 17.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,376 | 40.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,618 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,446 | 6.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 880 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 474 | 2.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 570 | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 934 | 4.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 365 | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 141 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $234,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,169 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,229 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,236 | 75.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,993 | 24.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,570 | 27.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,666 | 72.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,428 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 113 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 341 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,426 | 16.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,231 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 431 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,322 | 27.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,564 | 30.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,561 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,988 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,971 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $13,085 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,669 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,046 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 577 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,070 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,791 | 73.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,562 | 21.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 573 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 120 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,271 | 66.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,400 | 23.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 850 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 395 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,022 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 662 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 595 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 162 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 59 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 350 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,319 | 25.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 622 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,140 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 632 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 726 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,283 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 912 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 710 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 337 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 555 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,525 | 70.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 647 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 298 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,420 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 273 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 652 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 225 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 328 | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 503 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 37 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,877 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 213 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 314 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 486 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,402 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,263 | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,961 | 16.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 725 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 712 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 47.8% | 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 (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,249 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,108 | 83.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,092 | 13.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,573 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,181 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,296 | 14.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 979 | 10.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 158 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 138 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 717 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,079 | 25.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 517 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 571 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 504 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 437 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 593 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,272 | 51.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 256 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 75 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,744 | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,174 | 26.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 925 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 728 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 834 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 681 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 747 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,054 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,267 | 18.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 3,487 | 28.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,095 | 17.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,583 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,960 | 24.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 928 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 176 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,625 | 17.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 73 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,413 | 80.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 92 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,086 | 11.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,286 | 46.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,236 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,628 | 17.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 71 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 149 | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 170 | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 642 | 25.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 787 | 30.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 593 | 23.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 158 | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,564 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $463 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,169 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,236 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,123 | 12.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 387 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,986 | 43.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,456 | 37.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 708 | 7.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,252 | 13.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,196 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,262 | 82.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,290 | 11.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 519 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,214 | 73.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,133 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 70 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 101 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 615 | 4.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 129 | 1.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 12,218 | 93.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,656 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 587 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,822 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,242 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 207 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,348 | 60.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 687 | 30.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,300 | 58.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,545 | 41.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,877 | 40.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,261 | 55.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,467 | 25.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 407 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,599 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 305 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,339 | 439.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,339 | 439.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,339 | 439.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 128 | 42.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 94 | 30.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 217 | 71.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,502 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,677 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,825 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 472 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 575 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 639 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 139 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,236 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,016 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29201