29207 ZIP Code — Columbia, SC

Richland County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29207 is located in Columbia, South Carolina, within Richland County. It covers approximately 65.57 square miles and serves a population of 9,963 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29207

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 2 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 29207 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,963

population

65.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29207 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29207

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29207. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbia	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,963
Population density	152 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	65.57 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	34.0117
Longitude	-80.9416
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	46.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	30.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,963

Population

152

People per sq mi

20.5

Median age

Median household income

$21,797

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

33.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

41.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

2,851

15–19

1,417

2,846

20–24

1,415

932

25–34

463

35–44

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	257	2.6%
18 and over	9,706	97.4%
65 and over	4	0.0%
Median age	20.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.1%

Black or African American 22.7%

Two or more races 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Asian 4.2%

Other race 2.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,326	49.1%
Black or African American	2,465	22.7%
Two or more races	1,378	12.7%
Hispanic or Latino	875	8.1%
Asian	459	4.2%
Other race	274	2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	32	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	46.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	30.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.1%

$50k–$75k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 50.0%

$200k–$300k 50.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	100.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	50.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4	50.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4	50.0%
Average household size	1.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	86.3%	80.8%
Married	12.8%	14.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.9%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 18.4%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 35.1%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	41.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	0.2%
High school	295	29.4%
College / grad school	708	70.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.3%

Retail trade 21.2%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Professional & management 9.6%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.2%
Service	28.7%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.5%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.4%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	90.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	2.3

Poverty

All people 33.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 33.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.7%
High blood pressure	11.4%
High cholesterol	10.5%
Diabetes	1.8%
Heart disease	1.0%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	4.8%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	0.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	29.0%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	7.9%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	5.3%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	71.8%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	0.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	33.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,963	100.0%
Spanish	412	4.1%
Other Indo-European	281	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.4%
Other languages	31	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,170	92.0%
Born in same state	8,743	87.8%
Born in different state	189	1.9%
Foreign born	427	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	793	8.0%
Not a US citizen	237	29.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,448	14.5%
Italian	768	7.7%
French	490	4.9%
Polish	148	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	0.5%
Irish	36	0.4%
German	33	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29207

What city is ZIP code 29207 in?

ZIP code 29207 is primarily assigned to Columbia, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29207 in?

ZIP code 29207 falls within Richland County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29207?

33% of residents in ZIP code 29207 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29207 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 29207 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 29207?

ZIP code 29207 has an estimated population of 9,963 residents, with a density of 152 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29207 in?

ZIP code 29207 observes the EST timezone.