Zip code 29063: Irmo, South Carolina
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 29063
29063 is a suburban zip code in Irmo, South Carolina (Richland County), covering 40 sq mi of land. About 38,201 people live here, or 953 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $91,973 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $260,900, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,653 a month.
48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.8 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; management; and office and administrative support.
How 29063 compares
- Government workers21.4%88thU.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%72nd of 409 in SC
- Homeownership rate80.6%80thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%162nd of 401 in SC
- 76thU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%45th of 409 in SC
- Veterans7.5%72ndU.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%212th of 411 in SC
- Tech workers4.1%69thU.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%36th of 409 in SC
- Per capita income$46,38865thU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,23656th of 411 in SC
- Population38,20164thU.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,22539th of 411 in SC
- Median household income$91,97364thU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,32436th of 383 in SC
- Median gross rent$1,65364thU.S. $1,413 · SC $1,18024th of 344 in SC
- Work from home15.4%63rdU.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%53rd of 409 in SC
- Residents under 1823.5%63rdU.S. 22% · SC 21.4%113th of 411 in SC
- Median earnings per worker$53,01963rdU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,62347th of 408 in SC
- Median age40.662ndU.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2237th of 411 in SC
- 59thU.S. 10% · SC 9.9%161st of 409 in SC
- Diversity index52.656thU.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9156th of 411 in SC
- Broadband access92.4%52ndU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%83rd of 401 in SC
- 46thU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%207th of 390 in SC
- 45thU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475239th of 397 in SC
- 44thU.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%200th of 409 in SC
- Population density953/sq mi43rdU.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi76th of 411 in SC
- 43rdU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%327th of 407 in SC
- Average commute24.8 min42ndU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min275th of 394 in SC
- 39thU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%219th of 409 in SC
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%314th of 411 in SC
- Median home value$260,90036thU.S. $332,700 · SC $259,00098th of 382 in SC
- 29thU.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%113th of 411 in SC
- Poverty rate7.5%28thU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%349th of 401 in SC
- Housing vacancy3.4%15thU.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%381st of 402 in SC
| Measure | 29063 | Richland | SC | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 21.4% | 21.7% | 15.2% | 14.5% | 72nd of 409 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 80.6% | 60.3% | 71.9% | 65.2% | 162nd of 401 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.8% | 40.7% | 32.1% | 35.7% | 45th of 409 | |
| Veterans | 7.5% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 212th of 411 | |
| Tech workers | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 36th of 409 | |
| Per capita income | $46,388 | $37,859 | $39,236 | $44,673 | 56th of 411 | |
| Population | 38,201 | 422,117 | 5,296,225 | 334,922,499 | 39th of 411 | |
| Median household income | $91,973 | $63,784 | $69,324 | $80,734 | 36th of 383 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,653 | $1,228 | $1,180 | $1,413 | 24th of 344 | |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% | 53rd of 409 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.5% | 21.6% | 21.4% | 22% | 113th of 411 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $53,019 | $42,216 | $44,623 | $49,666 | 47th of 408 | |
| Median age | 40.6 | 34.4 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 237th of 411 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10% | 7.9% | 9.9% | 10% | 161st of 409 | |
| Diversity index | 52.6 | 61.9 | 54.9 | 61.4 | 156th of 411 | |
| Broadband access | 92.4% | 90.4% | 88.8% | 91% | 83rd of 401 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.8% | 58.5% | 52.1% | 51.1% | 207th of 390 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.430 | 0.485 | 0.475 | 0.483 | 239th of 397 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.1% | 10% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 200th of 409 | |
| Population density | 953/sq mi | 557/sq mi | 176/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 76th of 411 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 327th of 407 | |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 23.1 min | 25.6 min | 26.4 min | 275th of 394 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 219th of 409 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.8% | 14.1% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 314th of 411 | |
| Median home value | $260,900 | $242,800 | $259,000 | $332,700 | 98th of 382 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5% | 6% | 5.8% | 14.1% | 113th of 411 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.5% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 12.5% | 349th of 401 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.4% | 10.5% | 13.3% | 10.1% | 381st of 402 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White64%
- Black24%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian3%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 14,247
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 72.2%
- Married couples
- 52.7%
- Living alone
- 22.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.5%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,749
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Vacant
- 3.4%
- Median year built
- 1997
- Median rooms
- 6.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 38.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 29063 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,285 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,048 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,792 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $54,932 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,336 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.5%
- Households with broadband
- 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 85.2%
- No internet access
- 4.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Irmo
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Richland County
- Center point
- 34.1370° N, 81.2023° W
- Land area
- 40 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
29063 spans 2 counties
- Richland County97% of land
- Lexington County3% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Irmo15% of zip
- Lake Murray of Richland (unincorporated)6% of zip
- Columbia3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 29063
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29002 | Ballentine, SC · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 29177 | White Rock, SC | 3.7 mi | — |
| 29212 | Columbia, SC | 4.1 mi | $77,142 |
| 29036 | Chapin, SC | 7.9 mi | $113,986 |
| 29210 | Columbia, SC | 8.2 mi | $50,871 |
| 29230 | Columbia, SC · PO box | 8.2 mi | — |
| 29203 | Columbia, SC | 9.6 mi | $46,054 |
| 29122 | Peak, SC | 10 mi | $138,472 |
| 29072 | Lexington, SC | 10 mi | $106,382 |
| 29071 | Lexington, SC · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 29075 | Little Mountain, SC | 11 mi | $75,884 |
| 29169 | West Columbia, SC | 11 mi | $57,122 |
Zip codes like 29063 elsewhere
Questions about 29063
What city is zip code 29063?
29063 is assigned to Irmo, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 29063 in?
29063 is mostly in Richland County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 29063?
About 38,201 people live in 29063, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 29063 in?
29063 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 29063?
The median household income in 29063 is $91,973.
What zip codes are near 29063?
The closest zip codes to 29063 are 29002, 29177, 29212, 29036, 29210.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29063, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.