Columbia, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29202
Richland County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 135
- 5,588/sq mi
ZIP code 29202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.0 square miles in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. The area is home to 135 residents, producing a population density of 5,588 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29202 against South Carolina and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29202 sits at —, while per-capita income is —. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 29202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 29202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29202.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29202, Columbia, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
135
Population
0.0
Area (sq mi)
5,588
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 29202, employing approximately 2,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,561,000.
59
Businesses
2,237
Employees
$147.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 25.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 15.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.1% |
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 29202 vs 29208 →
ZIP 29202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29203
Columbia (29203)
39,843 residents
- 29205
Columbia (29205)
24,822 residents
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
22,845 residents
- 29201
Columbia (29201)
20,594 residents
- 29204
Columbia (29204)
19,952 residents
- 29206
Columbia (29206)
17,788 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 29202 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29208 | Columbia, SC | 695 | 0.4 mi |
| 29225 | Columbia, SC | 1,228 | 0.4 mi |
| 29201 | Columbia, SC | 20,594 | 0.7 mi |
| 29205 | Columbia, SC | 24,822 | 1.9 mi |
| 29033 | Cayce, SC | 11,603 | 3.0 mi |
| 29204 | Columbia, SC | 19,952 | 3.0 mi |
| 29169 | West Columbia, SC | 22,845 | 3.8 mi |
| 29206 | Columbia, SC | 17,788 | 4.8 mi |
| 29203 | Columbia, SC | 39,843 | 7.6 mi |
| 29172 | West Columbia, SC | 9,293 | 6.4 mi |
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