PlainZIP

Columbia, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29229

Richland County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

44,229
831/sq mi
$74,043
Median income
$247,400
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
831
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, with 44,229 residents across 53.2 square miles, a density of 831 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29229 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,043 (16% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,844. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $247,400 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,640 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29229, plus 6 more within Richland County, give a clearer read than the 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 29229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29229.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29229, 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

44,229

Population

53.2

Area (sq mi)

831

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29229?

35.2

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 23.7%
African American 63.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$74,043

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$36,844

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29229 ranks nationally

Columbia, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,043 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,485

Total Housing Units

20,122

Occupied Units

1,363

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$247,400

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,640

Median Rent

2004

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

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29229 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 124
2021 +15.6% 143
2022 +20.3% 172
2023 -0.5% 172
2024 +10.2% 189

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 707 business establishments in ZIP 29229, employing approximately 9,700 people with a combined annual payroll of $328,270,000.

707

Businesses

9,700

Employees

$328.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 139 19.7%
Health care and social assistance 103 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 86 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 74 10.5%
Finance and insurance 52 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 6.5%
Construction 33 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 28 4.0%
Manufacturing 9 1.3%
Information 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Wholesale trade 8 1.1%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 29229 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 29229 ranks #2 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 29229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29229 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29223 Columbia, SC 50,141 3.7 mi
29045 Elgin, SC 21,871 5.4 mi
29147 State Park, SC 0 5.5 mi
29207 Columbia, SC 11,592 7.3 mi
29016 Blythewood, SC 16,393 7.5 mi
29206 Columbia, SC 17,788 8.6 mi
29204 Columbia, SC 19,952 9.9 mi
29205 Columbia, SC 24,822 12.0 mi
29225 Columbia, SC 1,228 12.6 mi
29208 Columbia, SC 695 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

29223 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 50,141
29210 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 40,356
29203 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 39,843
29209 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 33,324
29063 standard
Irmo, SC
Pop: 32,717
29205 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 24,822

Related Areas

Richland County Columbia, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29229 in? ▼
ZIP code 29229 (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 29229? ▼
ZIP code 29229 in Columbia, SC has a population of 44,229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29229 is $74,043, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29229 is $247,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29229 is African American at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29229? ▼
ZIP code 29229 has 707 business establishments employing approximately 9,700 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29229 are: Retail trade (139), Health care and social assistance (103), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29229 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 29229? ▼
In ZIP code 29229, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 29229? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29229 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29229? ▼
In ZIP code 29229, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29229 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.