29210 ZIP Code — Columbia, SC
Richland County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29210 is located in Columbia, South Carolina, within Richland County. It covers approximately 16.77 square miles and serves a population of 40,923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.
About ZIP code 29210
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,000. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $49,100. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
40,923
population
16.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29210 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29210
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Acceptable |
| Columbia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29203 Columbia (5.1 mi)
29215 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29214 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29227 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29217 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29222 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29220 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29219 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29218 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29216 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29226 Columbia (5.2 mi)
29225 Columbia (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,923 |
| Population density | 2,440 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.74 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.0385 |
| Longitude | -81.1130 |
| 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 | 57.9% | 46.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 30.4% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
40,923
Population
2,440
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$49,100
Median household income
$25,227
Per capita income
$163,000
Median home value
$1,045
Median monthly rent
35.9%
Home ownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
8,414
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,270
Under 5
1,273
1,043
5–9
1,046
854
10–14
856
1,114
15–19
1,117
2,055
20–24
2,060
4,469
25–34
4,478
2,912
35–44
2,917
2,322
45–54
2,326
1,004
55–59
1,006
1,172
60–64
1,174
1,519
65–74
1,523
505
75–84
507
200
85+
201
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,539 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 33,384 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,455 | 10.9% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
54.2%
White
34.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22,692 | 54.2% |
| White | 14,621 | 34.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,280 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 974 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 700 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 487 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 133 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.9% | 46.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 30.4% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
12.9%
$35k–$50k
18.8%
$50k–$75k
24.7%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $49,100 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
32.2%
$200k–$300k
23.7%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,045 |
| Owner occupied | 35.9% |
| Renter occupied | 64.1% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 36.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 36.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 9.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.5% |
| Electricity | 76.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,421 | 25.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,824 | 10.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,906 | 22.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,029 | 40.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,583 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,270 | 19.0% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.1% | 51.1% |
| Married | 29.6% | 27.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
28.3%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 537 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 395 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,616 | 31.9% |
| High school | 1,798 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,854 | 34.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Professional & management
14.5%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Public administration
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
3.6%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.8% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 26.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.3% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
Poverty
All people
19.4%
Under 18 years
29.7%
18 and over
16.8%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
32.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 30.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.3% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 21.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 55.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,458 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| No insurance | 13.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,380 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 687 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 178 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 112 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,218 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 37,509 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 23,469 | 57.3% |
| Foreign born | 709 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,705 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,286 | 47.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,263 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 2,029 | 5% |
| Arab | 1,651 | 4% |
| German | 199 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 121 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 102 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29210
What city is ZIP code 29210 in?
ZIP code 29210 is primarily assigned to Columbia, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29210 in?
ZIP code 29210 falls within Richland County, South Carolina.
Is ZIP code 29210 mostly rentals?
64% of occupied units in ZIP code 29210 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29210?
19% of residents in ZIP code 29210 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29210?
The median home value in ZIP code 29210 is $163,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 29210?
ZIP code 29210 has an estimated population of 40,923 residents, with a density of 2,441 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29210 in?
ZIP code 29210 observes the EST timezone.