Columbia, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29208
Richland County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 695
- 4,051/sq mi
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
ZIP code 29208 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, home to just 695 residents across 0.2 square miles, a density of 4,051 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29208, but per-capita income is $11,990. Local economic indicators show a - poverty rate alongside 16.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; - of homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.9, 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 29208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.
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 29208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29208.
- Educational services
Educational services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 29208, 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
695
Population
0.2
Area (sq mi)
4,051
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29208?
18.9
Median Age
32.5%
Male
67.5%
Female
5.8%
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?
$11,990
Per Capita Income
16.9%
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?
7
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
7
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 29208, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,562,000.
22
Businesses
552
Employees
$20.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Educational services | 5 | 22.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 13.6% |
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 29208 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
- 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
- 29225 1,228
Columbia (29225)
1,228 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29208 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29225 | Columbia, SC | 1,228 | 0.2 mi |
| 29202 | Columbia, SC | 135 | 0.4 mi |
| 29201 | Columbia, SC | 20,594 | 1.0 mi |
| 29205 | Columbia, SC | 24,822 | 1.8 mi |
| 29204 | Columbia, SC | 19,952 | 2.7 mi |
| 29169 | West Columbia, SC | 22,845 | 4.0 mi |
| 29033 | Cayce, SC | 11,603 | 3.3 mi |
| 29206 | Columbia, SC | 17,788 | 4.5 mi |
| 29203 | Columbia, SC | 39,843 | 7.3 mi |
| 29210 | Columbia, SC | 40,356 | 5.6 mi |
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