29204 ZIP Code – Columbia, South Carolina

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, ZIP code 29204 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Richland County with a population of approximately 18,034 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $48,074, which is below the South Carolina average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $165,400, below the national average, with 58.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $932 is near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

At 10.2%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 21.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 36.7, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 29206, 29208, 29205.

ZIP Code 29204 Data

Population 18,034
Median Household Income $48,074
Median Home Value $165,400
Median Rent $932
Median Age 36.7
Unemployment Rate 10.2%
Poverty Rate 21.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

ZIP 29204 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 29204SC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population18k12k10k
Median Household Income$48k$58k$73k
Median Home Value$165k$188k$258k
Median Rent$932$960$1,088
Median Age36.742.443.2
Unemployment Rate10.2%5.4%5.0%
Poverty Rate21.7%17.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher38.7%24.4%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29206 COLUMBIA 18,746 $83,708
29208 COLUMBIA 2,281 Not provided
29205 COLUMBIA 22,861 $59,549
29225 COLUMBIA 401 Not provided
29201 COLUMBIA 22,938 $33,561