Cayce, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29033
Lexington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,603
- 502/sq mi High-density area
- $61,237
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cayce pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 502
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29033 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29033 (Cayce, SC) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.5 in 2023 to 240.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cayce, Lexington County, South Carolina, home to 11,603 residents across 23.1 square miles, a density of 502 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29033 reports a modest median household income of $61,237 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,770. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,800 (28% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,330; owner occupancy is 60.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29033 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cayce, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29033.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29033, Cayce, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,603
Population
23.1
Area (sq mi)
502
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29033?
39.5
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
6.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,237
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,770
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29033 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Cayce, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,237 Top 46% higher than 54% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,824housing units
6,824
Total Housing Units
6,310
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,800
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,330
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29033 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 173 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 209 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 235 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 241 |
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 380 business establishments in ZIP 29033, employing approximately 6,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $365,805,000.
380
Businesses
6,775
Employees
$365.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 35 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 5.0% |
| Utilities | 17 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.2% |
| Information | 11 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29033 vs 29201 →
ZIP 29033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29209
Columbia (29209)
33,324 residents
- 29205
Columbia (29205)
24,822 residents
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
22,845 residents
- 29201
Columbia (29201)
20,594 residents
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
19,988 residents
- 29204
Columbia (29204)
19,952 residents
- 29033 11,603
Cayce (29033)
11,603 residents
- 29172 9,293
West Columbia (29172)
9,293 residents
- 29225 1,228
Columbia (29225)
1,228 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29033 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
$74,902 median income
- 29172
West Columbia (29172)
$64,430 median income
- 29205
Columbia (29205)
$64,231 median income
- 29033
Cayce (29033)
$61,237 median income
- 29209
Columbia (29209)
$58,772 median income
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
$57,122 median income
- 29204
Columbia (29204)
$50,189 median income
- 29201
Columbia (29201)
$32,297 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29033 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29201 | Columbia, SC | 20,594 | 2.5 mi |
| 29172 | West Columbia, SC | 9,293 | 3.5 mi |
| 29202 | Columbia, SC | 135 | 3.0 mi |
| 29208 | Columbia, SC | 695 | 3.3 mi |
| 29225 | Columbia, SC | 1,228 | 3.3 mi |
| 29169 | West Columbia, SC | 22,845 | 3.6 mi |
| 29205 | Columbia, SC | 24,822 | 4.2 mi |
| 29170 | West Columbia, SC | 19,988 | 5.2 mi |
| 29204 | Columbia, SC | 19,952 | 6.0 mi |
| 29209 | Columbia, SC | 33,324 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29033, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,603 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29033 in?
ZIP code 29033 (Cayce) is located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lexington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lexington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29033?
ZIP code 29033 in Cayce, SC has a population of 11,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29033?
The median household income in ZIP 29033 is $61,237, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29033?
The median home value in ZIP 29033 is $163,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29033 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29033?
ZIP code 29033 has 380 business establishments employing approximately 6,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29033 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (45), Accommodation and food services (41). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29033 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 29033?
In ZIP code 29033, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 29033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29033 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29033?
In ZIP code 29033, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29033 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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