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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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. The area is home to 695 residents, producing a population density of 4,051 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 29208 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29208 sits at , while per-capita income is $11,990. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 16.9%. 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 29208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 29208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29208.

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 29208, 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

695

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

4,051

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29208?

18.9

Median Age

32.5%

Male

67.5%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 15.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 0.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29208 ranks #0 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
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29208 in?
ZIP code 29208 (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 29208?
ZIP code 29208 in Columbia, SC has a population of 695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29208 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29208?
ZIP code 29208 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29208 are: Educational services (5), Finance and insurance (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.

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