29172 ZIP Code — West Columbia, SC

Lexington County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29172 is located in West Columbia, South Carolina, within Lexington County. It covers approximately 23.88 square miles and serves a population of 9,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29172

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,882. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29172 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,359

population

23.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29172

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City	Status
West Columbia	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,359
Population density	392 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	23.88 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	33.9078
Longitude	-81.0813
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	39.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	21.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	5.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,359

Population

392

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$59,882

Median household income

$29,769

Per capita income

$162,100

Median home value

$1,049

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

3,397

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

240

Under 5

266

291

5–9

323

332

10–14

369

278

15–19

308

258

20–24

287

487

25–34

541

634

35–44

704

532

45–54

590

240

55–59

267

60–64

296

630

65–74

699

201

75–84

223

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,225	23.8%
18 and over	7,134	76.2%
65 and over	1,849	19.8%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.2%

Black or African American 30.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,748	60.2%
Black or African American	2,932	30.7%
Two or more races	420	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	193	2%
Other race	114	1.2%
Asian	99	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	39.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	21.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	5.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$59,882

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,100
Median rent / month	$1,049
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	34.8%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.8%
Electricity	67.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,728	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	339	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	815	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	998	25.7%
Households with children under 18	1,350	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,288	33.2%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	27.7%
Married	48.0%	46.6%
Separated	2.2%	3.0%
Widowed	4.4%	9.4%
Divorced	10.5%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	3.5%
Kindergarten	159	6.7%
Elementary school	1,078	45.4%
High school	594	25.0%
College / grad school	460	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	735	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,853	94.6%
Spanish	65	0.7%
Other Indo-European	37	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	19	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,090	97.1%
Born in same state	8,997	96.1%
Born in different state	6,389	68.3%
Foreign born	93	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	269	2.9%
Not a US citizen	98	36.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	712	7.6%
French	556	5.9%
Italian	495	5.3%
Dutch	10	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.1%
English	4	0%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	95.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29172

What city is ZIP code 29172 in?

ZIP code 29172 is primarily assigned to West Columbia, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29172 in?

ZIP code 29172 falls within Lexington County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29172 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 29172 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29172 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 29172 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29172?

The median home value in ZIP code 29172 is $162,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 29172?

ZIP code 29172 has an estimated population of 9,359 residents, with a density of 392 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29172 in?

ZIP code 29172 observes the EST timezone.