Lexington, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29072
Lexington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,566
- 279/sq mi High-density area
- $106,382
- Median income Above-median income area
- $332,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 279
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29072 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 29072 (Lexington, SC) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.4 in 2023 to 220.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, with 49,566 residents across 177.4 square miles, a density of 279 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,382 (67% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,453. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $332,400 (47% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,509.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29072 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 29072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29072.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
256 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
241 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
211 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
176 establishments
- Construction
Construction
166 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 29072, Lexington, 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
49,566
Population
177.4
Area (sq mi)
279
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29072?
40.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
7.1%
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?
$106,382
Median Household Income
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$50,453
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29072 ranks nationally
Lexington, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$106,382 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
27,292housing units
27,292
Total Housing Units
25,807
Occupied Units
1,485
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$332,400
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,509
Median Rent
2002
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29072 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 146 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 163 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 189 |
| 2023 | +13.2% | 214 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 221 |
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 1,799 business establishments in ZIP 29072, employing approximately 24,568 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,209,255,000.
1,799
Businesses
24,568
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 256 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 241 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 211 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 176 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 166 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 165 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 143 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 113 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 64 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 1.7% |
| Information | 29 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 29072 vs 29073 →
ZIP 29072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29072
Lexington (29072)
49,566 residents
- 29073
Lexington (29073)
40,775 residents
- 29063
Irmo (29063)
32,717 residents
- 29212
Columbia (29212)
28,798 residents
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
19,988 residents
- 29036 19,140
Chapin (29036)
19,140 residents
- 29054 9,612
Gilbert (29054)
9,612 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29072 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29036
Chapin (29036)
$113,986 median income
- 29072
Lexington (29072)
$106,382 median income
- 29063
Irmo (29063)
$91,973 median income
- 29054
Gilbert (29054)
$91,099 median income
- 29073
Lexington (29073)
$77,229 median income
- 29212
Columbia (29212)
$77,142 median income
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
$74,902 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29072 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29072, 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 (49,566 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 29072 in?
ZIP code 29072 (Lexington) 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 29072?
ZIP code 29072 in Lexington, SC has a population of 49,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29072?
The median household income in ZIP 29072 is $106,382, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29072?
The median home value in ZIP 29072 is $332,400, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29072 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29072?
ZIP code 29072 has 1,799 business establishments employing approximately 24,568 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29072 are: Retail trade (256), Professional, scientific, and technical services (241), Health care and social assistance (211). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29072 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 29072?
In ZIP code 29072, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 29072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29072 is 27.0 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 29072?
In ZIP code 29072, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29072 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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