Columbia, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29210
Richland County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,356
- 975/sq mi High-density area
- $50,871
- Median income Below-median income area
- $194,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 975
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29210 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29210 (Columbia, SC) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.2 in 2023 to 204.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, with 40,356 residents across 41.4 square miles, a density of 975 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29210 reports a modest median household income of $50,871 (20% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,044. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $194,400 (14% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,117; 36.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 29210 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 29210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29210.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
168 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
113 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 29210, 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
40,356
Population
41.4
Area (sq mi)
975
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29210?
34.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
7.1%
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?
$50,871
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$27,044
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29210 ranks nationally
Columbia, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,871 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
19,451housing units
19,451
Total Housing Units
17,341
Occupied Units
2,110
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,117
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29210 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 133 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 148 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 182 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 185 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,064 business establishments in ZIP 29210, employing approximately 25,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,169,188,000.
1,064
Businesses
25,725
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 168 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 115 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 113 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 101 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 96 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 45 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.0% |
| Information | 23 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.0% |
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 29210 vs 29169 →
ZIP 29210 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
- 29212
Columbia (29212)
28,798 residents
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
22,845 residents
- 29201
Columbia (29201)
20,594 residents
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
19,988 residents
- 29204
Columbia (29204)
19,952 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 29210 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29212
Columbia (29212)
$77,142 median income
- 29170
West Columbia (29170)
$74,902 median income
- 29033
Cayce (29033)
$61,237 median income
- 29169
West Columbia (29169)
$57,122 median income
- 29210
Columbia (29210)
$50,871 median income
- 29204
Columbia (29204)
$50,189 median income
- 29203
Columbia (29203)
$46,054 median income
- 29201
Columbia (29201)
$32,297 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29210 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29169 | West Columbia, SC | 22,845 | 3.5 mi |
| 29203 | Columbia, SC | 39,843 | 5.4 mi |
| 29204 | Columbia, SC | 19,952 | 6.2 mi |
| 29212 | Columbia, SC | 28,798 | 5.7 mi |
| 29208 | Columbia, SC | 695 | 5.6 mi |
| 29202 | Columbia, SC | 135 | 5.7 mi |
| 29225 | Columbia, SC | 1,228 | 5.8 mi |
| 29033 | Cayce, SC | 11,603 | 6.8 mi |
| 29201 | Columbia, SC | 20,594 | 6.2 mi |
| 29170 | West Columbia, SC | 19,988 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29210, 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 (40,356 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29210 in?
ZIP code 29210 (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 29210?
ZIP code 29210 in Columbia, SC has a population of 40,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29210?
The median household income in ZIP 29210 is $50,871, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29210?
The median home value in ZIP 29210 is $194,400, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29210 is African American at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29210?
ZIP code 29210 has 1,064 business establishments employing approximately 25,725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29210 are: Retail trade (168), Other services (except public administration) (117), Professional, scientific, and technical services (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29210 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29210?
In ZIP code 29210, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29210 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29210?
In ZIP code 29210, approximately 36.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29210 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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