29223 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29223 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,354 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,603 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,202 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,034 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,400 |
| Land Area: | 25.3 sq miles
65.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0926, -80.9193 |
Population Information (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,354 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,399 | 45.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,955 | 54.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,947 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,768 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,904 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,189 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,301 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,740 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,535 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,439 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,175 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,825 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,089 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,561 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 881 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,188 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,034 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,138 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,896 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,379 | 55.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,759 | 44.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,245 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,038 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,536 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,314 | 20.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,190 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,495 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,050 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,622 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,603 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,379 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,047 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,202 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,796 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,791 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,611 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,312 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,120 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,243 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,319 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 109 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,817 | 26.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,359 | 59.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,373 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,339 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,423 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,271 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,235 | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,291 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 664 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 168 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,112 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29223 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,925 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 989 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,842 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,732 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,176 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,504 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,511 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,754 | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,201 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,504 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29223 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,876 | 80.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,059 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 168 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 314 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 428 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,015 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29223 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,069 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,047 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 376 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,953 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,248 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 700 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,896 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,863 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,357 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,230 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,112 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,889 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.5% | 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 (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,897 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,316 | 62.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,276 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,593 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29223 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,681 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,461 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,825 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 895 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 325 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,179 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29223 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,872 | 61.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 650 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 450 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 873 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,531 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,962 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,547 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,004 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 145 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29223 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,860 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,018 | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,114 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,111 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,801 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,347 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,340 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 285 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29223 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 475 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,238 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,502 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,226 | 42.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,026 | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,567 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29223 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,176 | 18.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 173 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 17,343 | 78.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 42 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 222 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 147 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29223 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,533 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,737 | 44.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,764 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,104 | 18.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29223 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 515 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,066 | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,821 | 22.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,868 | 23.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,322 | 18.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,016 | 16.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 632 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 139 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,388 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $511 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,188 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,138 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,635 | 34.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,584 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,276 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,833 | 39.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,879 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,961 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29223 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,675 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,236 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,596 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 440 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,861 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,636 | 46.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29223 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,869 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 590 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 836 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,650 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,342 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,451 | 26.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,419 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,436 | 11.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,490 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,746 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 892 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,730 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,124 | 35.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29223 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,977 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,745 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,904 | 56.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,637 | 41.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,136 | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 204 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,228 | 90.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 754 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,126 | 679.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,126 | 679.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,126 | 679.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 424 | 56.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 248 | 32.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,457 | 325.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29223 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,407 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 42,586 | 88.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,821 | 12.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,887 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,237 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,461 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 236 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29223 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,138 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,480 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29223