| ZIP Code | 29223 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbia |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Richland County |
| Area Code | 803/839 |
| Elevation | 310 ft |
| Latitude | 34.092634 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.919271 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 423 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,695 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 3,820 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 5,634 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 3,236 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,390 (37.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,300 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,800 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,217/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 24,142 |
| Vacant Units | 1,629 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24,142 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,629 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 29223 is located in Columbia, South Carolina, within Richland County. With a population of 52,835, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 29223 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,300 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29223 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,217 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.9%) and renters (42.1%). Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 29223 is majority Black (56.97%). Residents are well-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.8%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29223 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 29223 in Columbia, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 52,835 residents, a median household income of $56,300, and a median home value of $183,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.