29072 ZIP Code — Lexington, SC
Lexington County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29072 is located in Lexington, South Carolina, within Lexington County. It covers approximately 68.04 square miles and serves a population of 67,669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.
About ZIP code 29072
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $278,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,803. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
67,669
population
68.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29072 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29072
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Acceptable |
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29073 Lexington (6.5 mi)
29054 Gilbert (6.6 mi)
29212 Columbia (8.4 mi)
29210 Columbia (10.4 mi)
29070 Leesville (10.8 mi)
29036 Chapin (10.9 mi)
29063 Irmo (11.3 mi)
29218 Columbia (14.3 mi)
29215 Columbia (14.3 mi)
29227 Columbia (14.3 mi)
29214 Columbia (14.3 mi)
29216 Columbia (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 67,669 |
| Population density | 995 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 68.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 14.69 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9883 |
| Longitude | -81.2837 |
| 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 | 24.3% | 39.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 33.1% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.1% | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
67,669
Population
995
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$100,803
Median household income
$46,907
Per capita income
$278,900
Median home value
$1,227
Median monthly rent
83.4%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
22,143
Housing units
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,920
Under 5
1,951
2,333
5–9
2,371
2,684
10–14
2,728
2,434
15–19
2,473
1,506
20–24
1,531
3,852
25–34
3,915
4,953
35–44
5,033
4,975
45–54
5,055
1,976
55–59
2,009
2,126
60–64
2,160
2,735
65–74
2,779
1,376
75–84
1,398
692
85+
704
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,149 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 50,520 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 9,684 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.7%
Black or African American
6.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
3.4%
Other race
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,867 | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,410 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,958 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,837 | 4% |
| Asian | 2,375 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 886 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.3% | 39.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 33.1% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.1% | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
16.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 16.0% |
| Median income | $100,803 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
30.0%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,227 |
| Owner occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter occupied | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 80.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 23.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% |
| 3 or more | 28.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.1% |
| Electricity | 63.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15,963 | 64.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 876 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,562 | 10.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,511 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,303 | 41.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,487 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.5% | 21.9% |
| Married | 64.6% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
16.7%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
18.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,265 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 839 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 8,268 | 45.9% |
| High school | 4,152 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,474 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Construction
6.9%
Public administration
6.1%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.1% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.2% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,872 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.6% |
| Public insurance | 24.9% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 63,798 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,877 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,030 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 575 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 63,626 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 62,736 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 34,076 | 50.4% |
| Foreign born | 890 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,043 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,250 | 55.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9,544 | 14.1% |
| Arab | 7,682 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 6,691 | 9.9% |
| Dutch | 976 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 671 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 511 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 264 | 0.4% |
| German | 176 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 154 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29072
What part of Lexington is ZIP code 29072?
ZIP code 29072 covers a portion of Lexington, South Carolina, within Lexington County.
What county is ZIP code 29072 in?
ZIP code 29072 falls within Lexington County, South Carolina.
Is ZIP code 29072 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 29072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 29072?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 29072 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 29072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29072?
ZIP code 29072 has an estimated population of 67,669 residents, with a density of 995 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29072 in?
ZIP code 29072 observes the EST timezone.