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 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.
- 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 + 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
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
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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