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ZIP Code 29207

Richland County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,592
68/sq mi
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 29207 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.5 square miles in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. The area is home to 11,592 residents, producing a population density of 68 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 29207 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29207 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,888. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. 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 29207 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 29207 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 29207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29207.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29207, 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

11,592

Population

169.5

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29207?

21.2

Median Age

68.0%

Male

32.0%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.1%
African American 23.5%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%

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?

$27,888

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 29207, employing approximately 1,944 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,277,000.

45

Businesses

1,944

Employees

$87.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 20.0%
Retail trade 8 17.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.1%
Finance and insurance 3 6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29207 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 29207 ranks #8 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 Code City Population Distance
29206 Columbia, SC 17,788 6.8 mi
29223 Columbia, SC 50,141 5.8 mi
29229 Columbia, SC 44,229 7.3 mi
29061 Hopkins, SC 13,717 9.9 mi
29045 Elgin, SC 21,871 9.9 mi
29147 State Park, SC 0 8.0 mi
29209 Columbia, SC 33,324 10.4 mi
29044 Eastover, SC 5,652 11.4 mi
29078 Lugoff, SC 15,293 12.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29207 in?
ZIP code 29207 (Columbia) is located in Richland County, South Carolina. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29207?
ZIP code 29207 in Columbia, SC has a population of 11,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29207 is White at 44.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29207?
ZIP code 29207 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 1,944 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29207 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Retail trade (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29207?
In ZIP code 29207, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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