29204 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29204 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,034 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,074 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,672 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,316 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,400 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0290, -80.9998 |
Population Information (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,034 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,491 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,543 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 601 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 874 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 699 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,906 | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,099 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,429 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,622 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,647 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,159 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,429 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,827 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,310 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 432 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $932 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,316 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,305 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,011 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,496 | 61.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,809 | 38.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,855 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 352 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 856 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,963 | 25.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,366 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 894 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,738 | 23.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,686 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,074 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,024 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,915 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,672 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,028 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,011 | 89.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 993 | 11.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,715 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,590 | 69.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,959 | 24.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 462 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,016 | 44.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,154 | 50.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 186 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 114 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 554 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 219 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 388 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 166 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 169 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29204 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 858 | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 477 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 653 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 866 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 911 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,296 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 691 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 820 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 335 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 398 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29204 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,609 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 653 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 217 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 302 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 389 | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 526 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29204 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 318 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 334 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 189 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 735 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 345 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 169 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 612 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 986 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,945 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,246 | 15.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 573 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 520 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.3% | 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 (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,578 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,066 | 61.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,764 | 37.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,014 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29204 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,149 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,821 | 38.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,632 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 669 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,248 | 17.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29204 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,820 | 70.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 180 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 401 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 400 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 347 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 96 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 979 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 93 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29204 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 257 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 599 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 516 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 640 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 817 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,820 | 21.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,370 | 28.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 902 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 395 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29204 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 273 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 504 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,672 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,547 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,099 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 221 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29204 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,548 | 34.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 44 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,619 | 63.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29204 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,114 | 15.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,769 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,478 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 944 | 12.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29204 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 213 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 738 | 16.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 922 | 20.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 978 | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 960 | 21.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 446 | 9.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 168 | 3.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 71 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,289 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $454 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $932 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,305 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,005 | 27.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 522 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,635 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,307 | 45.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,501 | 20.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,689 | 36.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29204 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,399 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,905 | 52.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,314 | 31.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 356 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 712 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,840 | 51.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29204 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,175 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 122 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 148 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,247 | 24.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 624 | 12.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,034 | 58.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,404 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,067 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,592 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,023 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 224 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,344 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,455 | 48.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29204 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,594 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,383 | 18.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,272 | 37.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,943 | 57.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 651 | 19.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 168 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,419 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 315 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 615 | 195.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 615 | 195.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 615 | 195.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 131 | 41.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 208 | 66.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 28.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29204 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,433 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,615 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 818 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 258 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 327 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 115 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 118 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29204 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,305 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,579 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29204