Columbia, SC · standard
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29207?
21.2
Median Age
68.0%
Male
32.0%
Female
7.6%
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?
$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?
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.
- 29223
Columbia (29223)
50,141 residents
- 29229
Columbia (29229)
44,229 residents
- 29209
Columbia (29209)
33,324 residents
- 29045
Elgin (29045)
21,871 residents
- 29206 17,788
Columbia (29206)
17,788 residents
- 29078 15,293
Lugoff (29078)
15,293 residents
- 29061 13,717
Hopkins (29061)
13,717 residents
- 29207 11,592
Columbia (29207)
11,592 residents
- 29044 5,652
Eastover (29044)
5,652 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29207 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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