29229 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
January 24, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 29229 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,097 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,335 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,617 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,120 |
| Median Home Value: | $200,800 |
| Land Area: | 18.3 sq miles
47.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1460, -80.8944 |
Population Information (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,097 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,627 | 44.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,470 | 56.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,416 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,805 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,295 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,611 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,095 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,324 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,204 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,365 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,413 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,534 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,142 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,732 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 161 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $200,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,581 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,120 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,536 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,584 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,910 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,626 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,875 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 345 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,062 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,747 | 18.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,806 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,238 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,183 | 23.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,494 | 21.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,335 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,317 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,388 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,617 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,942 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,797 | 91.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,034 | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,614 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,074 | 66.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,573 | 28.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,150 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,042 | 28.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 29,158 | 59.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 180 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,896 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,680 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,141 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,411 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,288 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 971 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,984 | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,278 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29229 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 635 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 279 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 766 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,554 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,286 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,313 | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,936 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,731 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,052 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 984 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29229 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,286 | 80.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,076 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 102 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 66 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 563 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,574 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29229 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 128 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 627 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,214 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 362 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,026 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,865 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 596 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,304 | 14.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,685 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,859 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,481 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,025 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,625 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,912 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,906 | 73.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,478 | 29.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,052 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29229 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,196 | 87.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,186 | 22.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,810 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 725 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 284 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,494 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29229 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,234 | 80.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 866 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 159 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 111 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 819 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 876 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 837 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 218 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29229 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,534 | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 9,566 | 47.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,544 | 22.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,666 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 494 | 2.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 87 | 0.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 24 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 40 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 105 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29229 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 401 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 675 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,841 | 14.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,152 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,610 | 27.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,441 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29229 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,446 | 24.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 63 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,728 | 74.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 197 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29229 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 384 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,747 | 36.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,319 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,086 | 22.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29229 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 204 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 388 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,437 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,388 | 26.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,907 | 30.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,224 | 17.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 298 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,467 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,581 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,536 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,569 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,998 | 21.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,104 | 11.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,084 | 38.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,822 | 42.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,835 | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29229 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,013 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,277 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,270 | 57.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 399 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 983 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,419 | 46.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29229 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,708 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 542 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 610 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,651 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,380 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,525 | 24.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,742 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,059 | 15.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,964 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,133 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 639 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,287 | 69.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,207 | 19.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29229 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,932 | 81.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,909 | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,570 | 51.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,343 | 37.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,975 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 996 | 11.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,736 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,603 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,361 | 209.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,361 | 209.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,361 | 209.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 478 | 29.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 48 | 3.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,573 | 98.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 86 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29229 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,681 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,373 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,308 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,854 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,240 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,165 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29229 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,536 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,155 | 97.9% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29229