29203 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29203 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,205 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,015 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,437 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,735 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,800 |
| Land Area: | 62.3 sq miles
161.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1006, -81.0407 |
Population Information (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,205 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,006 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,199 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,990 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,242 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,935 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,504 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,838 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,502 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,735 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,287 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,908 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,623 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,161 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,938 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 542 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,000 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,735 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,252 | 86.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,483 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,711 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,541 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,696 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 955 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,171 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,778 | 30.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,988 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,039 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,488 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,277 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,015 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,106 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,509 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,437 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,855 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,830 | 90.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,980 | 10.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,478 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,732 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,534 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 558 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,919 | 11.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 33,509 | 81.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 448 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 50 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,337 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 923 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,731 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,685 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,003 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 308 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 323 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,380 | 14.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,230 | 7.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,688 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,862 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,789 | 17.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,843 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,667 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,105 | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 405 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 283 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,503 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,084 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 571 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 376 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 596 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,262 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 103 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 740 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,450 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 399 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,393 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,122 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 325 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 811 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,833 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,145 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,562 | 14.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 839 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,108 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.2% | 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 (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,289 | 85.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,567 | 47.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,815 | 50.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,715 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,234 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,596 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,153 | 19.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,273 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 286 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,851 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,414 | 66.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 429 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 671 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 937 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,877 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 415 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 684 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,308 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 90 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,126 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,073 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,107 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,059 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,828 | 20.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,546 | 18.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,541 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,615 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 750 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 416 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,604 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,857 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,438 | 50.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,197 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 223 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,218 | 19.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 239 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,519 | 77.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 39 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 195 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,403 | 14.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,802 | 41.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,768 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,279 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 822 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,494 | 32.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,811 | 23.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,211 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 816 | 10.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 339 | 4.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 134 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 84 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,109 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $409 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,000 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,252 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,471 | 21.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,006 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,533 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,259 | 50.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,757 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,032 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,315 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,122 | 53.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,327 | 28.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 480 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,008 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,344 | 54.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,069 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 366 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 359 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,149 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,523 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,672 | 26.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,128 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,362 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,004 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,334 | 20.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 688 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,499 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,147 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,874 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,754 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,622 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,819 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,299 | 19.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 313 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,685 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 291 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,520 | 522.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,520 | 522.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,520 | 522.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 183 | 62.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 75 | 25.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 755 | 259.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 3.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,215 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,461 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,754 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,750 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 377 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 391 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 236 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,252 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,244 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29203