Lexington, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29073
Lexington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,775
- 196/sq mi High-density area
- $77,229
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 196
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29073 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 29073 (Lexington, SC) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.0 in 2023 to 229.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29073 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, with 40,775 residents across 207.7 square miles, a density of 196 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,229 (21% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,359. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $216,300 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,061; 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29073 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 29073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29073.
- Construction
Construction
143 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 46
Accommodation and food services
46 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 29073, 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
40,775
Population
207.7
Area (sq mi)
196
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29073?
36.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
5.3%
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?
$77,229
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,359
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29073 ranks nationally
Lexington, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$77,229 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US 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
21,096housing units
21,096
Total Housing Units
20,011
Occupied Units
1,085
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,061
Median Rent
1998
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29073 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 167 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 201 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 225 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 230 |
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 677 business establishments in ZIP 29073, employing approximately 7,129 people with a combined annual payroll of $331,407,000.
677
Businesses
7,129
Employees
$331.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 143 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 13.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.1% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 29073 vs 29170 →
ZIP 29073 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
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
22,845 residents
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
19,988 residents
- 29054 9,612
Gilbert (29054)
9,612 residents
- 29123 7,617
Pelion (29123)
7,617 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29073 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29072
Lexington (29072)
$106,382 median income
- 29054
Gilbert (29054)
$91,099 median income
- 29073
Lexington (29073)
$77,229 median income
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
$74,902 median income
- 29123
Pelion (29123)
$59,317 median income
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
$57,122 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29073 ranks #3 of 6 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 29073, 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 (40,775 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 29073 in?
ZIP code 29073 (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 29073?
ZIP code 29073 in Lexington, SC has a population of 40,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29073?
The median household income in ZIP 29073 is $77,229, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29073?
The median home value in ZIP 29073 is $216,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29073 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29073?
ZIP code 29073 has 677 business establishments employing approximately 7,129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29073 are: Construction (143), Retail trade (103), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29073?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29073 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 29073?
In ZIP code 29073, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 29073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29073 is 25.7 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 29073?
In ZIP code 29073, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29073 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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