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Irmo, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29063

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

32,717
315/sq mi
$91,973
Median income
$260,900
Median home value
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Irmo pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
315
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29063 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29063 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irmo, Richland County, South Carolina, with 32,717 residents across 103.8 square miles, a density of 315 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29063 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,973 (44% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $46,388. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $260,900 (15% above the state average), median rent at $1,653 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 29063 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Richland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29063

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irmo, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29063.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29063, Irmo, 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

32,717

Population

103.8

Area (sq mi)

315

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29063?

40.6

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.1%
African American 24.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$91,973

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$46,388

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29063 ranks nationally

Irmo, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,973 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,749

Total Housing Units

14,247

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$260,900

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,653

Median Rent

1997

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29063 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 140
2021 +13.7% 160
2022 +18.8% 190
2023 +13.3% 215
2024 +0.5% 216

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 844 business establishments in ZIP 29063, employing approximately 9,828 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,874,000.

844

Businesses

9,828

Employees

$418.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 105 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 100 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 97 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 85 10.1%
Construction 80 9.5%
Finance and insurance 78 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.1%
Wholesale trade 32 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Information 11 1.3%
Manufacturing 10 1.2%

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 29063 vs 29212 →

ZIP 29063 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 29063 ranks #3 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 29063 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 29063 ranks #4 of 8 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
29212 Columbia, SC 28,798 4.3 mi
29036 Chapin, SC 19,140 7.5 mi
29210 Columbia, SC 40,356 8.6 mi
29072 Lexington, SC 49,566 10.4 mi
29122 Peak, SC 54 9.7 mi
29065 Jenkinsville, SC 677 11.2 mi
29169 West Columbia, SC 22,845 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

29223 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 50,141
29229 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 44,229
29210 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 40,356
29203 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 39,843
29209 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 33,324
29205 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 24,822

Related Areas

Richland County Irmo, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29063 in? ▼
ZIP code 29063 (Irmo) 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 29063? ▼
ZIP code 29063 in Irmo, SC has a population of 32,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29063? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29063 is $91,973, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29063? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29063 is $260,900, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29063? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29063 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29063? ▼
ZIP code 29063 has 844 business establishments employing approximately 9,828 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29063? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29063 are: Retail trade (105), Health care and social assistance (100), Other services (except public administration) (97). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29063? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29063 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 29063? ▼
In ZIP code 29063, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 29063? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29063 is 24.8 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 29063? ▼
In ZIP code 29063, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29063? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29063 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.