ZIP Code 29212 in Columbia, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Columbia, South Carolina
Names to Avoid:
Harbison
Counties:Lexington County[Primary]
Richland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:35:07 PM
Population:29,739 [See All]
Area Codes:803 / 839
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.0880, -81.1987
Land Area:21.405 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29212 has 29,739 residents and 12,849 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 42.8 years, slightly older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.8%, slightly higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (25.5%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:29,739Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,701Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:32,628Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,389.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$74,652Source: Census ACS
Households:12,849Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$222,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.31Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--29,39930,15829,04329,05028,66529,21129,50229,58629,43528,23427,72427,31027,701
Decennial Census28,798------------------29,739------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.8

Male Median Age: 40.7

Female Median Age: 44.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6938319118088359569498567567328559651,002931861547266182
Female7468009258208271,0409829718859589481,1551,2221,1931,007664347313
Total1,4391,6311,8361,6281,6621,9961,9311,8271,6411,6901,8032,1202,2242,1241,8681,211613495
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,67363.82%
Black:7,59425.95%
Hispanic:*1,3894.75%
Asian:9133.12%
American Indian:1210.41%
Hawaiian:600.21%
Other:5101.74%
Total:29,260100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,93646.86%40.7 years
Females:15,80353.14%44.5 years
Total:29,739100%42.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:25,55592.25%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3401.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,2474.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5596.52%
Total Population:27,701100%
Total Native Population:25,89593.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,8066.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $74,652, which is far above the state median ($66,818), is up $11,464 (18.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,622. Family households earn a median of $97,762 versus $55,036 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,726). By gender, male median income is $61,728 and female is $49,640, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($45,996), with a current gap of $12,088 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.1%, which is above the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$63,188$67,478$67,840$68,585$67,188$65,297$65,997$69,130$69,030$63,145$65,888$71,968$74,652
Median Family Income$78,517$83,125$85,339$85,977$86,056$84,887$85,970$86,322$86,774$84,284$88,079$94,135$97,762
Median NonFamily Income$38,246$39,993$42,152$40,151$40,519$41,021$43,222$43,211$43,735$46,026$47,942$53,038$55,036
Median Male Income$51,374$52,172$51,976$52,383$54,302$55,294$55,710$56,655$56,109$53,389$54,502$59,688$61,728
Median Female Income$40,264$42,077$42,854$42,252$41,552$42,484$43,918$42,767$42,560$41,951$44,005$45,674$49,640
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:14,10061.43%
Unemployed:1,2035.24%
Not In Labor Force:7,65033.33%
Total:22,953100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,53053.40%
Service:2,11715.01%
Sales and Office:2,57318.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7355.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,1458.12%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,100100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $222,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $59,000 (36.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,700. The median gross rent is $1,359, which is considerably higher than the state median ($1,126), is up $475 (53.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $287. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.07% (64.84% with a mortgage, 35.16% free-and-clear) and renters 29.93% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.74%, which is markedly below the state rate (13.79%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$163,200$164,000$163,000$164,100$163,600$164,700$166,700$168,400$171,500$169,900$174,700$208,500$222,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2606.96%
$500 to $999:63917.12%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,39537.37%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,11729.92%
$2,000 to $2,499:1343.59%
$2,500 to $2,999:110.29%
$3,000 or more:1022.73%
No Rent:752.01%
Total:3,733100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$884$883$874$912$932$967$998$1,051$1,072$1,085$1,143$1,259$1,359
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,66745.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,07324.64%
Renter Occupied:3,73329.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,473100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,47393.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9016.74%
Total Housing Units:13,374100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,77173.06%
Multi-Family Units:3,16623.67%
Other Units:4373.27%
Total Housing Units:13,374100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 45.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.50%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 93.70%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.50%, which is generally lower than the state rate (10.00%). The share of people in poverty is 8.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.10%), up 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (32.36%). College enrollment is 30.94%, which is on par with the state rate (24.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2891.45%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9614.81%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,69018.47%
Some college, no degree:3,93819.71%
Associate's degree:1,9809.91%
Bachelor's degree:5,22726.16%
Graduate or professional degree:3,89319.49%
Total:19,978100%
High school or higher:18,72893.74%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9,12045.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:20,74063.34%
Public Insurance:9,94030.36%
No Insurance:2,0626.30%
Total:32,742100%
Has Health Insurance:30,68093.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.9%5.8%6.3%5.9%5.7%5.3%4.1%4.8%5.3%6.2%7.8%7.9%8.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4877.36%
Kindergarten:3765.68%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,14132.36%
High school (grades 9-12):1,56523.65%
College or graduate school:2,04730.94%
Total:6,616100%
Early Childhood:86313.04%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,08261.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29212 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 890 business establishments, employing about 11,626 people with an annual payroll of $405,676,000. USPS data shows 14,125 residential mailboxes and 871 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,125Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:871Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,911Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:9,665Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,258Source: USPS
# of Businesses:890Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$99,210,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$405,676,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,626Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29212 is located in Lexington County, South Carolina, within the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17900) and South Carolina's 2nd and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 839,868 people, about 3.54% of whom live in ZIP Code 29212. It covers 21.405 sq mi of land and a water area of 9.197 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:21.405 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:9.197 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3022.17, 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29214 | | 29211

Schools in ZIP Code 29212


ZIP Code 29212 is in the Lexington School District 5, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Empowerment And Enrichment Academy 5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Irmo Middle 6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
District: Lexington School District 5
Irmo High 6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
District: Lexington School District 5
Crossroads Intermediate 6949 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
District: Lexington School District 5
Nursery Road Elementary 6706 Nursery Road
Columbia, SC 29212
District: Lexington School District 5
Harbison West Elementary 257 Crossbow Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
District: Lexington School District 5
Union Umc Kindergarten 7582 Woodrow St
Irmo, SC 29063
District: Private SchoolNearby
Victory Bible Christian School 10245 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ben Lippen Elementary-St Andrews Road 500 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29212


Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology And Nails-Columbia 449 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Type: Post Secondary
Ecpi University-Columbia 250 Berryhill Rd Ste 300
Columbia, SC 29210-1603
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Columbia Campus 200 Center Point Circle, Ste 300
Columbia, SC 29210
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern College-Columbia 1628 Browning Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia International University 7435 Monticello Rd
Columbia, SC 29203-1513
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis College-Columbia 246 Stoneridge Dr Ste 101
Columbia, SC 29210
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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