29053 ZIP Code – Gaston, South Carolina
29053 is a ZIP code serving Gaston, South Carolina in Lexington County with a population of approximately 20,620 residents. The median household income is $50,534 — near the South Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $101,300, well below the national average, with 71.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $900, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 41% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 5.0%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the U.S. average. 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 34.5, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 29172, 29160, 29170.
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ZIP 29053 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29053 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $101k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $900 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.9% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29172 – West Columbia
- 29160 – Swansea
- 29170 – West Columbia
- 29033 – Cayce
- 29073 – Lexington
- 29209 – Columbia
- 29123 – Pelion
- 29201 – Columbia
- 29169 – West Columbia
- 29225 – Columbia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29172 | WEST COLUMBIA | 9,359 | $59,882 |
| 29160 | SWANSEA | 6,966 | $56,218 |
| 29170 | WEST COLUMBIA | 21,279 | $69,880 |
| 29033 | CAYCE | 12,890 | $57,007 |
| 29073 | LEXINGTON | 49,849 | $69,454 |