29209 ZIP Code – Columbia, South Carolina
29209 is a large ZIP code in Columbia, South Carolina, part of Richland County with a population of approximately 36,979 residents. The median household income is $57,969 — near the South Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $173,600 is below the national average, with 58.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,202 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. About 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 33.4, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 29205, 29201, 29061.
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ZIP 29209 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29209 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $173k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,202 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.3% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29205 – Columbia
- 29201 – Columbia
- 29061 – Hopkins
- 29033 – Cayce
- 29208 – Columbia
- 29225 – Columbia
- 29172 – West Columbia
- 29206 – Columbia
- 29204 – Columbia
- 29169 – West Columbia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29205 | COLUMBIA | 22,861 | $59,549 |
| 29201 | COLUMBIA | 22,938 | $33,561 |
| 29061 | HOPKINS | 12,569 | $62,562 |
| 29033 | CAYCE | 12,890 | $57,007 |
| 29208 | COLUMBIA | 2,281 | Not provided |