29208 ZIP Code — Columbia, SC
Richland County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29208 is located in Columbia, South Carolina, within Richland County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.
About ZIP code 29208
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
2,281
population
0.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29208 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29208
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Acceptable |
| Columbia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29215 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29222 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29225 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29218 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29217 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29214 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29219 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29216 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29226 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29220 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29227 Columbia (0.5 mi)
29201 Columbia (0.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,281 |
| Population density | 16,293 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9984 |
| Longitude | -81.0280 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 803 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
2,281
Population
16,293
People per sq mi
18.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$13,833
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
21.6%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
663
15–19
1,155
163
20–24
283
6
25–34
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 18 and over | 2,271 | 99.6% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 18.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.2%
Black or African American
12.8%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,836 | 80.2% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 68 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.2% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 99.9% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
88.2%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,281 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
31.1%
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Retail trade
18.4%
Public administration
11.1%
Other services
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Professional & management
3.4%
Finance & real estate
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 7.6% |
| Service | 27.7% |
| Sales & office | 47.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 18.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 32.6% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 54.4% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.7% |
| High blood pressure | 9.3% |
| High cholesterol | 9.3% |
| Diabetes | 1.3% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 4.5% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.2% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.1% |
| Binge drinking | 26.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.9% |
| Poor mental health | 23.0% |
| Poor physical health | 5.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 69.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.7% |
| Public insurance | 2.8% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,281 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,174 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 2,140 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 860 | 37.7% |
| Foreign born | 34 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 107 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 45 | 42.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 307 | 13.5% |
| Italian | 305 | 13.4% |
| French | 66 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 13 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29208
What city is ZIP code 29208 in?
ZIP code 29208 is primarily assigned to Columbia, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29208 in?
ZIP code 29208 falls within Richland County, South Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 29208?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 29208?
ZIP code 29208 has an estimated population of 2,281 residents, with a density of 16,650 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29208 in?
ZIP code 29208 observes the EST timezone.