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 Moderate-density area
- 42.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia has 11,592 residents, placing it in the top 27% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 68 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 29207 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 29207 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, home to 11,592 residents across 169.5 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29207, but per-capita income is $27,888. The poverty rate is -, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 29207 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 29207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, SC
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29207 vs 29206 →
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29207, 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 (11,592 here; floor ≥1,000).
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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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