29212 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29212 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Lexington |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,310 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,968 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,571 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,368 |
| Median Home Value: | $208,500 |
| Land Area: | 21.4 sq miles
55.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.2 sq miles
23.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0776, -81.2023 |
Population Information (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,310 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,975 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,335 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,365 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,132 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,429 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,560 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,983 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,793 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,093 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,316 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,597 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,247 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,627 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,802 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 366 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $208,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,259 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,368 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,344 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,024 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,474 | 68.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,870 | 31.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,841 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 333 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 664 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,733 | 18.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,186 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,863 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,263 | 26.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,799 | 19.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,968 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,351 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,135 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,571 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,304 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,024 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,185 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,747 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,401 | 74.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,915 | 20.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 700 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,643 | 64.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,195 | 26.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 111 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 697 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 660 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,004 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 971 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,160 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 400 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 149 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 106 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 505 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29212 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 504 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 277 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 661 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 674 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,643 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,623 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,760 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,040 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,085 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,077 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29212 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,296 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 901 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 184 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 209 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,244 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29212 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 947 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 865 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 305 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,126 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 784 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 498 | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 890 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,693 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,538 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,434 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 745 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,189 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 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 (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,788 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,080 | 73.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,771 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,427 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29212 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,050 | 73.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,273 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,795 | 30.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 431 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 343 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 755 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29212 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,330 | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,180 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 178 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 396 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 884 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 846 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,146 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 408 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29212 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 128 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 789 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,406 | 10.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,620 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,879 | 29.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,675 | 27.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 565 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 145 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 120 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29212 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 36 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,227 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,027 | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,541 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,902 | 21.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 635 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29212 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,951 | 23.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 69 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,171 | 74.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29212 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 646 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,251 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,127 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,320 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29212 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 213 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 728 | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,008 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,018 | 23.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,680 | 31.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,446 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 230 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,288 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $467 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,259 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,344 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,397 | 43.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,798 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,288 | 18.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,381 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,042 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,253 | 34.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29212 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,194 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,827 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,731 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 330 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,020 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,992 | 35.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29212 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,145 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 344 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 278 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,060 | 33.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,458 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,005 | 32.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,094 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,116 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,215 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,497 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 125 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,608 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,764 | 50.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29212 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,987 | 80.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,106 | 18.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,796 | 35.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,182 | 62.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,251 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 128 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,876 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 370 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,434 | 387.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,434 | 387.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,434 | 387.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 328 | 88.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 121 | 32.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 400 | 108.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 5.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29212 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,839 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,106 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 828 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 619 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 408 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 251 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29212 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,344 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,948 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29212