West Columbia, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29169
Lexington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,845
- 736/sq mi High-density area
- $57,122
- Median income Below-median income area
- $209,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Columbia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 736
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29169 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29169 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, with 22,845 residents across 31.0 square miles, a density of 736 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29169 reports a modest median household income of $57,122 (10% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,603. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $209,200 (7% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,173; 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29169 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 29169
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Columbia, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29169.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 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 29169, West Columbia, 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
22,845
Population
31.0
Area (sq mi)
736
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29169?
38.9
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
10.3%
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?
$57,122
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$37,603
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29169 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
West Columbia, 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)
$57,122 45th percentile higher than 45% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina 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
11,548housing units
11,548
Total Housing Units
10,407
Occupied Units
1,141
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,173
Median Rent
1977
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29169 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 148 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 166 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 198 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 225 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 227 |
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 1,088 business establishments in ZIP 29169, employing approximately 24,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,416,975,000.
1,088
Businesses
24,573
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 181 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 103 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 77 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 69 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Information | 7 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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 29169 vs 29210 →
ZIP 29169 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29210
Columbia (29210)
40,356 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 29169 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29169 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
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
$57,122 median income
- 29210
Columbia (29210)
$50,871 median income
- 29204
Columbia (29204)
$50,189 median income
- 29201
Columbia (29201)
$32,297 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29169 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29210 | Columbia, SC | 40,356 | 3.5 mi |
| 29202 | Columbia, SC | 135 | 3.8 mi |
| 29208 | Columbia, SC | 695 | 4.0 mi |
| 29225 | Columbia, SC | 1,228 | 4.1 mi |
| 29033 | Cayce, SC | 11,603 | 3.6 mi |
| 29201 | Columbia, SC | 20,594 | 4.1 mi |
| 29205 | Columbia, SC | 24,822 | 5.7 mi |
| 29170 | West Columbia, SC | 19,988 | 4.9 mi |
| 29172 | West Columbia, SC | 9,293 | 6.3 mi |
| 29204 | Columbia, SC | 19,952 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29169, 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 (22,845 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 29169 in?
ZIP code 29169 (West Columbia) 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 29169?
ZIP code 29169 in West Columbia, SC has a population of 22,845 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29169?
The median household income in ZIP 29169 is $57,122, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29169?
The median home value in ZIP 29169 is $209,200, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29169?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29169 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29169?
ZIP code 29169 has 1,088 business establishments employing approximately 24,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29169?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29169 are: Health care and social assistance (185), Retail trade (181), Accommodation and food services (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29169?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29169 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 29169?
In ZIP code 29169, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 29169?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29169 is 20.0 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 29169?
In ZIP code 29169, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29169?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29169 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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