29170 ZIP Code – West Columbia, South Carolina
29170 is a large ZIP code in West Columbia, South Carolina, part of Lexington County with a population of approximately 21,279 residents. The median household income of $69,880 is above the South Carolina average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $172,200, below the national average, with 84.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $986 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.2%, below the national average. An estimated 11.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 30.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 29172, 29169, 29033.
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ZIP 29170 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29170 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $172k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $986 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.2% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29172 – West Columbia
- 29169 – West Columbia
- 29033 – Cayce
- 29073 – Lexington
- 29201 – Columbia
- 29225 – Columbia
- 29210 – Columbia
- 29208 – Columbia
- 29072 – Lexington
- 29053 – Gaston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29172 | WEST COLUMBIA | 9,359 | $59,882 |
| 29169 | WEST COLUMBIA | 22,039 | $51,496 |
| 29033 | CAYCE | 12,890 | $57,007 |
| 29073 | LEXINGTON | 49,849 | $69,454 |
| 29201 | COLUMBIA | 22,938 | $33,561 |