29223 ZIP Code – Columbia, South Carolina

29223 is a ZIP code serving Columbia, South Carolina in Richland County with a population of approximately 51,354 residents. At $52,603, the median household income here runs near the South Carolina average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $173,400 is below the national average, with 57.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,188 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 22% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 5.6%, which is near the U.S. rate. About 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 37.2, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 29229, 29206, 29207.

ZIP Code 29223 Data

Population 51,354
Median Household Income $52,603
Median Home Value $173,400
Median Rent $1,188
Median Age 37.2
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Poverty Rate 18.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

ZIP 29223 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 29223SC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population51k12k10k
Median Household Income$52k$58k$73k
Median Home Value$173k$188k$258k
Median Rent$1,188$960$1,088
Median Age37.242.443.2
Unemployment Rate5.6%5.4%5.0%
Poverty Rate18.0%17.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher36.1%24.4%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29229 COLUMBIA 49,097 $70,335
29206 COLUMBIA 18,746 $83,708
29207 COLUMBIA 9,963 Not provided
29204 COLUMBIA 18,034 $48,074
29203 COLUMBIA 41,205 $39,015