29206 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29206 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,746 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,708 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,436 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,223 |
| Median Home Value: | $301,100 |
| Land Area: | 8.6 sq miles
22.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0289, -80.9610 |
Population Information (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,746 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,261 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,485 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,666 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,352 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,109 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 863 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 929 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,633 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,708 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,101 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 906 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,120 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,065 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 848 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 446 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $301,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,293 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,223 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,121 | 88.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,102 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,211 | 64.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,910 | 35.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,827 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 90 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 215 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,290 | 10.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,186 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 853 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,813 | 37.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,380 | 26.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,708 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,316 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,413 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,436 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,146 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,309 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 286 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,253 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,999 | 72.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,925 | 23.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 385 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,202 | 75.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,602 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 300 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 525 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,070 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 598 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 837 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 228 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 494 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29206 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 330 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 192 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 526 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 335 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 944 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,337 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,024 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,583 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 607 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,243 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29206 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,004 | 84.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 551 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 9 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 84 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,078 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29206 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 309 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 217 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 227 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 801 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 348 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,150 | 13.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 885 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,253 | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 487 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 623 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 896 | 10.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 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 (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,419 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,037 | 80.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,930 | 26.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 769 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29206 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,828 | 71.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,821 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,133 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 225 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 23 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 712 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29206 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,596 | 60.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 735 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 250 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 801 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 801 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 336 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 411 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 293 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29206 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 816 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 503 | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 825 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,020 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,034 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,735 | 18.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,505 | 27.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 500 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 276 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29206 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 92 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 459 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,466 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,801 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,950 | 21.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 455 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29206 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,471 | 42.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 63 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,583 | 56.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29206 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 249 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,138 | 38.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,548 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,186 | 14.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29206 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 106 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 169 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 306 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 454 | 8.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,561 | 30.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,363 | 26.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,000 | 19.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 252 | 4.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,877 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $566 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,293 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,121 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,024 | 49.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,893 | 23.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,408 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,477 | 30.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,511 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,750 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29206 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,995 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,057 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,123 | 58.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 330 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 390 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,661 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29206 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,855 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 668 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 148 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,837 | 37.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 943 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,259 | 25.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,418 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,477 | 11.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,188 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,286 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 167 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,198 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 921 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29206 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,047 | 80.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,297 | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,353 | 41.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,852 | 56.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,358 | 41.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 92 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,152 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 563 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 594 | 105.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 594 | 105.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 594 | 105.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 142 | 25.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 98 | 17.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 134 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 3.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29206 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,449 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 631 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 264 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 204 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 124 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29206 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,121 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,817 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29206