29229 ZIP Code – Columbia, South Carolina
29229 is a ZIP code serving Columbia, South Carolina in Richland County with a population of approximately 49,097 residents. At $70,335, the median household income here runs above the South Carolina average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $200,800 is below the national average, with 70.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,581 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.8%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 10.8% is below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 45.9%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 35.1, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 29223, 29045, 29016.
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ZIP 29229 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29229 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $70k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $200k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,581 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.9% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29223 – Columbia
- 29045 – Elgin
- 29016 – Blythewood
- 29207 – Columbia
- 29203 – Columbia
- 29206 – Columbia
- 29204 – Columbia
- 29078 – Lugoff
- 29205 – Columbia
- 29130 – Ridgeway
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29223 | COLUMBIA | 51,354 | $52,603 |
| 29045 | ELGIN | 29,754 | $76,098 |
| 29016 | BLYTHEWOOD | 29,154 | $97,840 |
| 29207 | COLUMBIA | 9,963 | Not provided |
| 29203 | COLUMBIA | 41,205 | $39,015 |