ZIP Code 29229 -- Columbia, SC

Richland | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
51,861
Unknown
Median Income
$74,043
Home Value
$247,400
Median Rent
$1,640
Median Age
35.20
Diversity Index
59.30
High
Cost of Living
107.7
above average
Unemployment
6.6%

About ZIP Code 29229

ZIP code 29229 in Columbia, South Carolina is a unknown area with a population of 51,861. The median household income is $74,043, which is This is 1% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $247,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 107.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.20 years. Approximately 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Richland, SC.

Population & Age

Total Population
51,861
Median Age
35.20
Male Population
22,635
43.6%
Female Population
29,226
56.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
59.30 High
White
23.7%
Black or African American
63.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Other Race
3.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$74,043
Mean Household Income
$94,708
Per Capita Income
$36,844
Below Poverty Line
12.9%

This is 1% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$247,400
Median Rent
$1,640
Total Housing Units
21,485
Occupied Units
20,122
Vacant Units
1,363
6.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
2004
Owner Occupied
70.1%
Renter Occupied
29.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 70.1% Renter 29.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 18.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
26,123
Employment Rate
93.4%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
72.8%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
16.2%

Cost of Living Index

107.7
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 29229 is 7.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Columbia

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
29223 53,074 $62,408 $202,900
29203 40,653 $46,054 $141,300
29210 39,962 $50,871 $194,400
29209 38,041 $58,772 $206,500
29212 27,657 $77,142 $247,000
29201 24,605 $32,297 $255,800

Other ZIP Codes in Richland

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29223 Columbia 53,074 $62,408
29203 Columbia 40,653 $46,054
29210 Columbia 39,962 $50,871
29063 Irmo 38,201 $91,973
29209 Columbia 38,041 $58,772
29016 Blythewood 30,454 $95,082

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 29229

ZIP code 29229 (Columbia, SC) has a total population of 51,861 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 29229 is $74,043 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 1% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 29229 is primarily located in Columbia, South Carolina (SC). It falls within Richland County.

The median home value in ZIP code 29229 is $247,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,640.

The median age in ZIP code 29229 is 35.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 29229 has a cost of living index of 107.68 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 29229, 43.88% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 18.66% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 29229 is 6.62%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 16.22% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.