29209 ZIP Code
Columbia, South carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29209 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Richland |
| State: | South carolina |
| Population: | 36,979 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,969 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,676 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,049 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,600 |
| Land Area: | 52.8 sq miles
136.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9268, -80.9504 |
Population Information (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,979 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,533 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,446 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,653 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,357 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,767 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,267 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,018 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,366 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,541 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,193 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,182 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,843 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,078 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,253 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 461 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,202 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,049 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,518 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,531 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,388 | 57.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,130 | 42.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,917 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 299 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,244 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,305 | 22.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,075 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,066 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,136 | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,792 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29209 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,969 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,071 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,774 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,676 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,108 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,864 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,458 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,702 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,140 | 72.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,322 | 25.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 382 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,116 | 40.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,073 | 51.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 142 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 628 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 60 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 628 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,332 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 777 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,469 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 933 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 190 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 340 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 938 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 500 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,244 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,441 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,126 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,559 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,856 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,058 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 684 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,112 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,052 | 83.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,496 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 276 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 361 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 281 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 869 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 695 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,367 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 514 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,943 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,002 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 111 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,430 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,631 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,828 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,443 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 833 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,032 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,882 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,352 | 65.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,259 | 35.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,495 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,881 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,908 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,071 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 645 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 185 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,749 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,683 | 66.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 725 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 453 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 752 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,036 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,060 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,031 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 309 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,549 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,018 | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,142 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,147 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,415 | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,182 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,252 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 222 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 114 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 309 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 836 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,500 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,972 | 49.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,812 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 620 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,246 | 29.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 57 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,119 | 69.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 816 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,168 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,432 | 44.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,102 | 14.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 420 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 865 | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,713 | 20.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,031 | 24.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,405 | 16.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,066 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 730 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 158 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29209 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,306 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $474 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,202 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,518 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,402 | 37.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,220 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,075 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,241 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,623 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,744 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,355 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,056 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,967 | 44.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 491 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,466 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,182 | 46.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,239 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 592 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 583 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,894 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,927 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,243 | 24.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,982 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,472 | 12.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,377 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,626 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 242 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,605 | 56.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,779 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,549 | 82.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,982 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,353 | 39.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,227 | 53.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,352 | 22.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 402 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29209 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,919 | 94.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 618 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,060 | 333.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,060 | 333.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,060 | 333.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 394 | 63.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 267 | 43.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 712 | 115.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 76 | 12.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,326 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,828 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,498 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 980 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 619 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 425 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 474 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29209 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,518 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,952 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Columbia, SC29209