| City: | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of Sc, Usc |
| County: | Richland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 4:14:22 PM |
| Population: | 2,330 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 803 / 839 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 33.9976, -81.0285 |
| Land Area: | 0.137 sq mi |
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The University of South Carolina operates under dedicated ZIP code 29208 in Richland County, South Carolina. Founded in 1801, USC is one of the oldest public universities in the United States and the flagship institution of the University of South Carolina system. The university serves approximately 35,000 students and is classified as a Carnegie R1 research institution. The campus occupies a prominent position in downtown Columbia, the state capital. The USPS has maintained this dedicated postal designation for over two decades.
The postal boundary encompasses approximately 0.21 square miles in the heart of Columbia. Postal records identify 96 ZIP+4 codes serving 4 named campus facilities. The high number of delivery codes reflects extensive campus mail operations for departments, research centers, and administrative offices serving this large research university.
The 2020 Census counted 2,330 residents within this ZIP boundary, with a median age of 19.3 years confirming a student-dominated population. Approximately 98% of residents (2,289 people) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. County Business Patterns data shows 22 establishments employing 468 workers. Columbia is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 2,330 |
| Median Age: | 19.3 |
| Housing Units: | 10 |
| Establishments: | 22 |
| Employment: | 468 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 4 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 29208 has 2,330 residents and 8 households (average 5.13 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 33.8% male and 66.2% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.1%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.2%, much lower than the state average of 25.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,330Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,381Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17,007.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 804 | 860 | 844 | 877 | 779 | 777 | 761 | 760 | 756 | 766 | 2,261 | 2,281 | 2,381 |
| Decennial Census | 695 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,330 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.3
Male Median Age: 19.4
Female Median Age: 19.3
| 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 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 633 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,348 | 181 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1,981 | 325 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 1,867 | 79.55% |
| Black: | 238 | 10.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 128 | 5.45% |
| Asian: | 99 | 4.22% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.13% |
| Other: | 11 | 0.47% |
| Total: | 2,347 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 788 | 33.82% | 19.4 years |
| Females: | 1,542 | 66.18% | 19.3 years |
| Total: | 2,330 | 100% | 19.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,231 | 93.70% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 34 | 1.43% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 58 | 2.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 58 | 4.87% |
| Total Population: | 2,381 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,265 | 95.13% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 116 | 4.87% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($66,818), 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 $0 and female is $9,688, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,688 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 29.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.7%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Sales (45.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,688 |
| Employed: | 551 | 23.14% |
| Unemployed: | 162 | 6.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,668 | 70.05% |
| Total: | 2,381 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 60 | 10.89% |
| Service: | 181 | 32.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 251 | 45.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 59 | 10.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 551 | 100% |
In 2023, 12.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.00%). Private coverage is 96.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (66.30%). Public coverage is 4.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.10%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 21 | 87.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 12.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 12.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,287 | 92.70% |
| Public Insurance: | 114 | 4.62% |
| No Insurance: | 66 | 2.68% |
| Total: | 2,467 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,401 | 97.32% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,381 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,381 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 29208 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 552 people with an annual payroll of $20,562,000. 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: | 4Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 22Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,904,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $20,562,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 552Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29208 is located in Richland County, South Carolina, within the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17900) and South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 839,868 people, about 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 29208. It covers 0.137 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbia, SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 839,868Source: Census |
| MSA: | Columbia, SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.137 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8062.93 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 29208 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 January 1, 2026.