29170 ZIP Code — West Columbia, SC

Lexington County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29170 is located in West Columbia, South Carolina, within Lexington County. It covers approximately 24.45 square miles and serves a population of 21,279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29170

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,880. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29170 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,279

population

24.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Columbia	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,279
Population density	870 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	24.45 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	33.9375
Longitude	-81.1449
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	39.3%	39.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	21.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

21,279

Population

870

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$69,880

Median household income

$35,111

Per capita income

$172,200

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

7,624

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

598

Under 5

589

534

5–9

525

612

10–14

602

593

15–19

583

525

20–24

516

1,624

25–34

1,599

1,421

35–44

1,399

1,436

45–54

1,413

851

55–59

838

715

60–64

704

1,109

65–74

1,091

554

75–84

545

153

85+

150

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,329	20.3%
18 and over	16,950	79.7%
65 and over	3,602	16.9%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.4%

Black or African American 16%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Asian 2.6%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	15,556	70.4%
Black or African American	3,537	16%
Two or more races	1,153	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	830	3.8%
Asian	567	2.6%
Other race	336	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	130	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	39.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	21.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$69,880

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 29.1%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,200
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.7%
Electricity	66.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,082	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	752	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,630	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,243	25.8%
Households with children under 18	2,573	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,867	32.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	26.2%
Married	48.8%	48.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%
Widowed	3.8%	11.1%
Divorced	11.4%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	255	6.1%
Kindergarten	313	7.5%
Elementary school	1,671	39.8%
High school	1,172	27.9%
College / grad school	790	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Construction 11.1%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Public administration 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,755	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,092	94.4%
Spanish	629	3.1%
Other Indo-European	395	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	161	0.8%
Other languages	66	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,874	93.4%
Born in same state	19,429	91.3%
Born in different state	13,389	62.9%
Foreign born	445	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,405	6.6%
Not a US citizen	592	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,903	8.9%
Italian	1,753	8.2%
Arab	1,533	7.2%
English	202	0.9%
Polish	107	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	53	0.2%
Norwegian	24	0.1%
Irish	19	0.1%
German	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29170

What city is ZIP code 29170 in?

ZIP code 29170 is primarily assigned to West Columbia, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29170 in?

ZIP code 29170 falls within Lexington County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29170 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 29170 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29170 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 29170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29170 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 29170 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29170?

The median home value in ZIP code 29170 is $172,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 29170 in?

ZIP code 29170 observes the EST timezone.