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 High-density area
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia has 695 residents, placing it in the 24th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 4,051 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 29208 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
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. Unemployment is 16.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-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.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 29208 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 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7housing units
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29208 vs 29225 →
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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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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