Zip code 29203: Columbia, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29203?

29203 is assigned to Columbia, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29203 in?

29203 is in Richland County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29203?

About 40,653 people live in 29203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29203?

The median household income in 29203 is $46,054.

Q: What zip codes are near 29203?

The closest zip codes to 29203 are 29230, 29147, 29210, 29204, 29206.

Residential delivery areaRichland CountyEastern Time

Population

40,653

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$141K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,110/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

62 sq mi

653 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29203

29203 is a suburban zip code in Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 40,653 people live here, or 653 per square mile. The median resident is 34.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,054 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $141,300, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,110 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.5 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and healthcare.

How 29203 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate11.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%35th of 409 in SC
Poverty rate26.1%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%53rd of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy16.8%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%147th of 402 in SC
Uninsured rate11.6%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%110th of 407 in SC
Government workers17.7%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%144th of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475150th of 397 in SC
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%224th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters56.1%
70th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%136th of 390 in SC
Population40,653
68th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,22532nd of 411 in SC
Residents under 1824%
67th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%105th of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%147th of 409 in SC
Residents 65 and older15.9%
45th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%294th of 411 in SC
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%101st of 409 in SC
Population density653/sq mi
36th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi96th of 411 in SC
Work from home9.8%
33rd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%149th of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$1,110
29th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180103rd of 344 in SC
Diversity index33.9
28th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9325th of 411 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher22.3%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%185th of 409 in SC
Average commute21.5 min
20th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min341st of 394 in SC
Median age34.6
19th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2360th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate48.7%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%375th of 401 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%255th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$25,580
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236327th of 411 in SC
Median home value$141,300
8th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000253rd of 382 in SC
Broadband access82%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%264th of 401 in SC
Median household income$46,054
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324308th of 383 in SC
Median earnings per worker$33,314
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623339th of 408 in SC
Self-employed workers5%
4th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%350th of 409 in SC

Measure	29203	Richland	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.9%	6.4%	4.9%	5.2%	97th	35th of 409
Poverty rateWeakness	26.1%	17.2%	14.1%	12.5%	93rd	53rd of 401
Housing vacancy	16.8%	10.5%	13.3%	10.1%	89th	147th of 402
Uninsured rate	11.6%	8.7%	9.6%	8.4%	78th	110th of 407
Government workers	17.7%	21.7%	15.2%	14.5%	75th	144th of 409
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.485	0.475	0.483	73rd	150th of 397
Veterans	7.3%	9.7%	8.3%	6.2%	70th	224th of 411
Rent-burdened renters	56.1%	58.5%	52.1%	51.1%	70th	136th of 390
Population	40,653	422,117	5,296,225	334,922,499	68th	32nd of 411
Residents under 18	24%	21.6%	21.4%	22%	67th	105th of 411
Healthcare workers	10.4%	10%	9.5%	9.7%	64th	147th of 409
Residents 65 and older	15.9%	14.1%	18.9%	17.2%	45th	294th of 411
Tech workers	2.5%	3.2%	2.6%	3.8%	43rd	101st of 409
Population density	653/sq mi	557/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	36th	96th of 411
Work from home	9.8%	12.5%	11.5%	15.1%	33rd	149th of 409
Median gross rent	$1,110	$1,228	$1,180	$1,413	29th	103rd of 344
Diversity index	33.9	61.9	54.9	61.4	28th	325th of 411
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.3%	40.7%	32.1%	35.7%	27th	185th of 409
Average commuteStrength	21.5 min	23.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	20th	341st of 394
Median age	34.6	34.4	40.2	38.9	19th	360th of 411
Homeownership rateWeakness	48.7%	60.3%	71.9%	65.2%	16th	375th of 401
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	6%	5.8%	14.1%	11th	255th of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,580	$37,859	$39,236	$44,673	9th	327th of 411
Median home value	$141,300	$242,800	$259,000	$332,700	8th	253rd of 382
Broadband accessWeakness	82%	90.4%	88.8%	91%	7th	264th of 401
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,054	$63,784	$69,324	$80,734	6th	308th of 383
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,314	$42,216	$44,623	$49,666	6th	339th of 408
Self-employed workers	5%	7.9%	9.9%	10%	4th	350th of 409

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

Under 5

17%

5–17

14%

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.6

Under 18

24%

65 and over

15.9%

Race and ethnicity

White13%
Black80%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.4%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

33.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

Households

Households: 15,776
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 58.3%
Married couples: 22.3%
Living alone: 36.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29203

$46,054

Richland Co.

$63,784

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,580

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29203

$141,300

Richland Co.

$242,800

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29203

$1,110

Richland Co.

$1,228

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 18,954
Owner-occupied: 48.7%
Vacant: 16.8%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.7%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.0%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

41%

20–29

26%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Management

Construction and repair

Production

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

13%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Manufacturing

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Public administration

Construction

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$33,314

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29203	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,175	$74,888
Service	$19,800	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,935	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,464	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,090	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

32%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 9%
Households with broadband: 82%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.5%
No internet access: 15.3%
Without health insurance: 11.6%
Limited-English households: 1.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Columbia
State: South Carolina
County: Richland County
Center point: 34.1006° N, 81.0407° W
Land area: 62 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Columbia17% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29203

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29230	Columbia, SC · PO box	1.3 mi	—	—	—
29147	State Park, SC · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
29210	Columbia, SC	5.5 mi	39,962	$50,871	$194,400
29204	Columbia, SC	5.5 mi	18,159	$50,189	$199,600
29206	Columbia, SC	6.7 mi	19,759	$91,847	$369,500
29202	Columbia, SC · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—
29211	Columbia, SC · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—
29214	Columbia, SC · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—
29216	Columbia, SC · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—
29217	Columbia, SC · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—
29218	Columbia, SC · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—
29220	Columbia, SC · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 29203

What city is zip code 29203?

29203 is assigned to Columbia, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29203 in?

29203 is in Richland County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29203?

About 40,653 people live in 29203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29203 in?

29203 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29203?

The median household income in 29203 is $46,054.

What zip codes are near 29203?

The closest zip codes to 29203 are 29230, 29147, 29210, 29204, 29206.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29203, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.