| ZIP Code | 29204 |
| ZIP Code Name | Columbia |
| Primary County | Richland County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 17,871 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 |
| Current Time | EDT |
29204 is a United States ZIP Code located in Columbia South Carolina. Portions of 29204 are also in Forest Acres and Dentsville. 29204 is entirely within Richland County. 29204 is within Metro Columbia.
29204 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower 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 29204 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29204 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29204 is African American. The current unemployment level in 29204 is 4.1%.
| Population | 17,871 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.21% |
| Population Density | 2,789 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,251 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $45,238 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $57,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.50% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 71.60% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,754 | 43.81% |
| Black | 9,289 | 52.48% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 220 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 727 | 18.23% |
| Black | 2,970 | 74.45% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 6.59% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.15% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 988 | 8.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,452 | 21.64% |
| High School Diploma | 2,464 | 21.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 373 | 3.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 224 | 1.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,139 | 18.88% |
| Associates Degree | 848 | 7.48% |
| Masters Degree | 1,219 | 10.76% |
| Professional Degree | 372 | 3.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 246 | 2.17% |
| Coordinates | 34.02909088,-80.99973297 |
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| Region | Metro Columbia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Columbia, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65c - Sand Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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