| ZIP Code | 29072 |
| ZIP Code Name | Lexington |
| Primary County | Lexington County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 65,308 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 |
| Current Time | EST |
29072 is a United States ZIP Code located in Lexington South Carolina. Portions of 29072 are also in West Columbia. 29072 is entirely within Lexington County. 29072 is within Metro Columbia.
29072 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 29072 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29072 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29072 is White. The current unemployment level in 29072 is 3.4%.
| Population | 65,308 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.34% |
| Population Density | 712 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.0% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $92,026 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $92,220 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 3.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.97% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,234 | 85.13% |
| Black | 4,131 | 6.37% |
| Hispanic | 3,026 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 2,275 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 167 | 0.26% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,037 | 77.95% |
| Black | 1,276 | 9.91% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 746 | 5.79% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 32 | 0.25% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,877 | 6.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,444 | 30.54% |
| High School Diploma | 5,590 | 18.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 358 | 1.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 896 | 2.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,837 | 15.64% |
| Associates Degree | 3,042 | 9.84% |
| Masters Degree | 3,546 | 11.47% |
| Professional Degree | 882 | 2.85% |
| Doctorate Degree | 449 | 1.45% |
| Coordinates | 34.00416946,-81.28016663 |
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| Region | Metro Columbia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Columbia, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 92 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65c - Sand Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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