| City: | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Fort Jackson |
| County: | Richland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:06:54 PM |
| Population: | 7,035 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 803 / 839 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.0117, -80.9416 |
| Land Area: | 65.567 sq mi |
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Fort Jackson occupies 15.8 square miles in southeast Columbia, South Carolina. This is the U.S. Army's largest Basic Combat Training center. Of the 7,035 people within this ZIP, 6,976 live in group quarters (barracks, training facilities, and base housing). That's 99% of the population. With a median age of 19.3 years, these are primarily soldiers in initial entry training.
Mail delivery at Fort Jackson follows military infrastructure. The base maintains 28 city carrier routes serving 295 street delivery points across 39 streets. Street names honor military history: Jackson Boulevard (57 delivery points), Strom Thurmond Boulevard (35 points), and roads named for World War II battles like Utah Beach, Hurtgen Forest, and Mekong Delta. Buildings are identified by unit designations (193rd Infantry Brigade, 1-34th Infantry Regiment) rather than traditional names.
The post office maintains 137 PO Boxes, but they serve a regional function beyond the base itself. With only 11 occupied households in the census data, the PO Box adoption rate of 12.5 means boxes primarily serve military units, contractors, and administrative offices rather than residential addresses.
Base personnel come from across the country. The 7,035 residents include 3,801 White (54%), 1,346 Black (19%), 302 Asian (4%), and 826 identifying as two or more races (12%). This diversity is typical of military training installations where recruits arrive from every state. Among the small civilian workforce tracked in census data, 3,427 work in transportation and warehousing (likely supporting base logistics), and 607 work in educational services and health care (training instructors and medical staff).
The Fort Jackson alias isn't valid for mailing, but USPS recognizes it. All mail must use "Columbia, SC 29207" as the city line. This ZIP has been classified as PO Box only since before October 2004, but that's a legacy designation. Today the base has extensive street delivery through carrier routes serving training facilities, administrative buildings, and support services across the installation.
Street names honor military divisions and historic battles including World War II (Utah Beach, Hurtgen Forest), Korea (Inchon), and Vietnam (Mekong Delta).
ZIP Code 29207 has 7,035 residents and 11 households (average 5.36 persons per household). The median age is 19.3 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.8% male and 37.2% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.0%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 7,035Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 8,012Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 107.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 9,856 | 9,875 | 10,505 | 11,085 | 11,758 | 11,909 | 12,213 | 11,895 | 12,270 | 12,797 | 11,396 | 9,963 | 9,289 | 8,012 |
| Decennial Census | 11,592 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,035 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.3
Male Median Age: 19.1
Female Median Age: 19.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2,531 | 805 | 246 | 240 | 155 | 120 | 80 | 107 | 124 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,567 | 753 | 177 | 68 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4,098 | 1,558 | 423 | 308 | 175 | 124 | 85 | 108 | 129 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 3,801 | 46.90% |
| Black: | 1,346 | 16.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,895 | 23.38% |
| Asian: | 302 | 3.73% |
| American Indian: | 67 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 14 | 0.17% |
| Other: | 679 | 8.38% |
| Total: | 8,104 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 4,418 | 62.80% | 19.1 years |
| Females: | 2,617 | 37.20% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 7,035 | 100% | 19.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 7,089 | 88.48% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 312 | 3.89% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 106 | 1.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 505 | 7.63% |
| Total Population: | 8,012 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 7,401 | 92.37% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 611 | 7.63% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $27,006 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $29,948 and female is $29,215, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $733 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 214.2%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,006 | $34,500 | $34,875 | $38,578 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,875 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,006 | $34,500 | $34,563 | $38,362 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $20,691 | $22,051 | $22,611 | $23,737 | $25,761 | $27,339 | $28,428 | $28,100 | $27,283 | $30,016 | $30,095 | $28,890 | $29,914 | $29,948 |
| Median Female Income | $20,610 | $21,148 | $20,010 | $18,349 | $21,937 | $22,485 | $22,696 | $22,806 | $25,683 | $26,591 | $26,518 | $28,911 | $29,585 | $29,215 |
| Employed: | 3,682 | 98.95% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 39 | 1.05% |
| Total: | 3,721 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 493 | 13.39% |
| Service: | 1,172 | 31.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 1,216 | 33.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 382 | 10.37% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 419 | 11.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3,682 | 100% |
In 2024, 42.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (82.34%). College enrollment is 82.34%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.07% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 0.07% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 268 | 18.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 513 | 35.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 2.38% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 496 | 34.69% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 117 | 8.18% |
| Total: | 1,430 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,428 | 99.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 613 | 42.87% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2 | 0.16% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 218 | 17.50% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,026 | 82.34% |
| Total: | 1,246 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 220 | 17.66% |
ZIP Code 29207 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 45 business establishments, employing about 1,944 people with an annual payroll of $87,277,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 4Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,662Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 45Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $20,170,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $87,277,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,944Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29207 is located in Richland County, South Carolina, within the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17900) and South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 767,598 people, about 0.92% of whom live in ZIP Code 29207. It covers 65.567 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.723 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbia, SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 767,598Source: Census |
| MSA: | Columbia, SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 65.567 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.723 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3022.17 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4516000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Columbia city; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29207 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.