29203 ZIP Code – Columbia, South Carolina
29203 is a ZIP code serving Columbia, South Carolina in Richland County with a population of approximately 41,205 residents. The median household income is $39,015 — below the South Carolina average and well below the national average. At $112,800, median home values run well below the national average, with 48.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,000 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 67% single-family (decreasing), 17% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 11.1%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 28.3%, well above the national average. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 34.7, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 29210, 29204, 29223.
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ZIP 29203 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29203 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $112k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,000 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29210 – Columbia
- 29204 – Columbia
- 29223 – Columbia
- 29206 – Columbia
- 29208 – Columbia
- 29225 – Columbia
- 29016 – Blythewood
- 29169 – West Columbia
- 29205 – Columbia
- 29201 – Columbia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29210 | COLUMBIA | 40,923 | $49,100 |
| 29204 | COLUMBIA | 18,034 | $48,074 |
| 29223 | COLUMBIA | 51,354 | $52,603 |
| 29206 | COLUMBIA | 18,746 | $83,708 |
| 29208 | COLUMBIA | 2,281 | Not provided |