29205 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29205 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,861 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,336 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,544 |
| Median Home Value: | $305,400 |
| Land Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9900, -80.9966 |
Population Information (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,861 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,320 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,541 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,281 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,127 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,016 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,788 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,764 | 16.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,267 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,584 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,159 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,039 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 763 | 3.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,942 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 887 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 244 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $305,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,026 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,544 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,736 | 85.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,808 | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,680 | 52.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,056 | 47.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,885 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 119 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 369 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,468 | 10.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,056 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 768 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,479 | 32.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,626 | 33.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,437 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,464 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,336 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,990 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,303 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 511 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,061 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,173 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,514 | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 516 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 100 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,954 | 74.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,646 | 15.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 709 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 281 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 95 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,176 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 623 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,072 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 159 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 339 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 556 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 681 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 732 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,141 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,059 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 963 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,847 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 749 | 7.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,281 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 838 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,445 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,001 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 749 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 158 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 571 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 335 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,499 | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 425 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 709 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 227 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 963 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 327 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 175 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,120 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,074 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,460 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,486 | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 517 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 771 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.6% | 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 (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,926 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,416 | 76.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,873 | 25.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,720 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,800 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,467 | 23.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,721 | 16.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 333 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 81 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,018 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,562 | 60.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 608 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,008 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,312 | 10.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,178 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 275 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 475 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 111 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 329 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 382 | 3.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 772 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,245 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,208 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,178 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,336 | 18.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,169 | 17.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,905 | 23.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 345 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,453 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,785 | 38.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,099 | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,548 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 314 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,037 | 37.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 72 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,505 | 60.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 809 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,761 | 44.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,958 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,208 | 11.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 135 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 179 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 547 | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 553 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,378 | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,437 | 25.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,229 | 21.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 222 | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,791 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $544 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,026 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,736 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,253 | 30.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,325 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,129 | 29.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,724 | 34.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,269 | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,432 | 22.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.05 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,625 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,059 | 52.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,508 | 36.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 285 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 604 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,605 | 47.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,648 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 380 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,625 | 21.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 974 | 12.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,440 | 58.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,408 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 932 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,646 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,080 | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 187 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,013 | 48.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 880 | 42.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,780 | 73.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,871 | 25.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,221 | 54.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,522 | 43.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,263 | 21.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 128 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,820 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 708 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,041 | 147.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,041 | 147.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,041 | 147.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 165 | 23.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 42 | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 363 | 51.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,580 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,758 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,822 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 696 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 592 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 435 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 99 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,736 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,300 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29205