ZIP Code 29170 - West Columbia South Carolina

ZIP Code 29170 is located in West Columbia South Carolina. Portions of 29170 are also in Oak Grove and Springdale and Cayce and South Congaree. 29170 is entirely within Lexington County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Columbia.

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ZIP Code 29170 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWest Columbia
Primary CountyLexington County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)21,279
Area Code(s)803 / 839
Current Time
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29170 Demographics

29170 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29170 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29170 is White. The current unemployment level in 29170 is 3.4%.

Population21,279
Population Growth Rate6.42%
Population Density837 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,248
Percentage High Income Households0.9%
Median Household Income (2021)$64,225
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$53,340
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 72.19%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 53.28%

29170 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White15,78472.19%
Black3,89917.83%
Hispanic1,4896.81%
Asian5492.51%
Native American1440.66%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

29170 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,10356.65%
Black99726.86%
Hispanic56715.27%
Asian360.97%
Native American60.16%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander30.08%

29170 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7405.93%
Bachelor Degree1,74714%
High School Diploma3,60628.89%
No High School Diploma1891.51%
GED or Alternate9707.77%
1 or More Years of College2,76022.12%
Associates Degree1,51612.15%
Masters Degree7866.3%
Professional Degree780.63%
Doctorate Degree880.71%

29170 Geography

Coordinates33.93875504,-81.14556122
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 29170
RegionMetro Columbia
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaColumbia, SC
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area25 Square Miles

29170 Politics

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29170 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion65c - Sand Hills

29170 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)34364451606771706452433652
Avg Max Temp (°F)56606877848993918676675975
Avg Precip (In.)4.673.844.623.013.24.925.395.313.972.9933.4148.34

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