| ZIP Code | 29209 |
| ZIP Code Name | Columbia |
| Primary County | Richland County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 37,365 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 |
| Current Time | EST |
29209 is a United States ZIP Code located in Columbia South Carolina. Portions of 29209 are also in Capitol View and Cayce. 29209 is entirely within Richland County. 29209 is within Metro Columbia.
29209 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 29209 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29209 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29209 is African American. The current unemployment level in 29209 is 4.1%.
| Population | 37,365 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.33% |
| Population Density | 1,071 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,584 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $55,255 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $63,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 51.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 73.78% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,526 | 41.86% |
| Black | 19,087 | 51.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,598 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 718 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 34 | 0.09% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 12.65% |
| Black | 1,365 | 77.78% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 7.98% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.46% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,230 | 6.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,358 | 21.86% |
| High School Diploma | 4,515 | 22.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 244 | 1.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 630 | 3.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,049 | 20.31% |
| Associates Degree | 2,151 | 10.79% |
| Masters Degree | 1,794 | 9% |
| Professional Degree | 720 | 3.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 238 | 1.19% |
| Coordinates | 33.94546509,-80.94433594 |
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| Region | Metro Columbia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Columbia, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 35 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 | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65l - Vidalia Upland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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