ZIP Code 29172 - West Columbia South Carolina

ZIP Code 29172 is located in West Columbia South Carolina. Portions of 29172 are also in Pine Ridge and Cayce and South Congaree. 29172 is entirely within Lexington County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Columbia.

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ZIP Code 29172 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWest Columbia
Primary CountyLexington County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)9,359
Area Code(s)803 / 839
Current Time
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29172 Demographics

29172 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 29172 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29172 is White. The current unemployment level in 29172 is 3.4%.

Population9,359
Population Growth Rate-5.95%
Population Density365 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,494
Percentage High Income Households0.5%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$54,110
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$43,850
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 66.24%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 39.22%

29172 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6,33666.24%
Black2,37424.82%
Hispanic7207.53%
Asian981.02%
Native American370.39%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

29172 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White70441.93%
Black57033.95%
Hispanic39123.29%
Asian100.6%
Native American20.12%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.12%

29172 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4348.94%
Bachelor Degree58011.95%
High School Diploma1,64933.97%
No High School Diploma671.38%
GED or Alternate2615.38%
1 or More Years of College1,14523.59%
Associates Degree53310.98%
Masters Degree1172.41%
Professional Degree320.66%
Doctorate Degree360.74%

29172 Geography

Coordinates33.90769196,-81.07190704
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 29172
RegionMetro Columbia
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaColumbia, SC
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area26 Square Miles

29172 Politics

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29172 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMarch 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion65c - Sand Hills

29172 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)34374451606771706452433652
Avg Max Temp (°F)56616977849093918676675976
Avg Precip (In.)4.673.844.63.013.224.955.345.193.982.993.023.4148.23

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