Blythewood, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29016

Richland County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,393
74/sq mi
$95,082
Median income
$345,600
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blythewood pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29016 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.0 square miles in Blythewood, Richland County, South Carolina. The area is home to 16,393 residents, producing a population density of 74 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29016 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29016 sits at $95,082 (49% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,370. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $345,600 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,282 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 29016 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29016.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29016, Blythewood, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,393

Population

223.0

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29016?

39.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 42.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,082

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$43,370

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29016 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,082 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,232

Total Housing Units

11,547

Occupied Units

685

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$345,600

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$1,282

Median Rent

2006

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29016 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 128
2021 +12.9% 145
2022 +16.2% 168
2023 +11.8% 188
2024 +5.6% 199

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 387 business establishments in ZIP 29016, employing approximately 5,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,275,000.

387

Businesses

5,709

Employees

$313.3M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 37 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 34 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 8.5%
Retail trade 28 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 25 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.9%
Manufacturing 19 4.9%
Wholesale trade 16 4.1%
Finance and insurance 16 4.1%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Utilities 4 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Information 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29016 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29016 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29147 State Park, SC 0 7.8 mi
29203 Columbia, SC 39,843 7.4 mi
29229 Columbia, SC 44,229 7.5 mi
29223 Columbia, SC 50,141 8.7 mi
29130 Ridgeway, SC 6,655 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29016 in?
ZIP code 29016 (Blythewood) is located in Richland County, South Carolina. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29016?
ZIP code 29016 in Blythewood, SC has a population of 16,393 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29016?
The median household income in ZIP 29016 is $95,082, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29016?
The median home value in ZIP 29016 is $345,600, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29016 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29016?
ZIP code 29016 has 387 business establishments employing approximately 5,709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29016 are: Construction (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (42), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29016?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29016 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29016?
In ZIP code 29016, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29016?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29016 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29016?
In ZIP code 29016, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29016 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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