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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
$77,229
Median income
$216,300
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,359. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $216,300 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,061 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units 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. To put 29073 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lexington 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 29073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29073.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29073?

36.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.0%
African American 17.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

21,096

Total Housing Units

20,011

Occupied Units

1,085

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$216,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29073 ranks #2 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 29073 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 29073 ranks #3 of 6 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
29170 West Columbia, SC 19,988 6.1 mi
29072 Lexington, SC 49,566 7.7 mi
29123 Pelion, SC 7,617 8.9 mi
29054 Gilbert, SC 9,612 8.8 mi
29169 West Columbia, SC 22,845 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lexington County

29072 standard
Lexington, SC
Pop: 49,566
29212 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 28,798
29169 standard
West Columbia, SC
Pop: 22,845
29170 standard
West Columbia, SC
Pop: 19,988
29036 standard
Chapin, SC
Pop: 19,140
29053 standard
Gaston, SC
Pop: 18,830

Related Areas

Lexington County Lexington, SC South Carolina

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.

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