| Official Zip Code Name | Columbia |
| Zip Code State | South Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Lexington |
| Secondary County: | Richland |
| Area Code | 803 |
| Current Population: | 28798 |
| Racial Majority: | White 71.09% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 44.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income | $74304 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $75340 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 207 - 387 ft. |
| Area | 31 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 34.07892100, -81.19635800 |
The current unemployment level in 29212 is 2.5% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 29212 increased to 28798 from 28029 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 29212 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 29212 public schools is White. 50.5% of students in 29212 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20653 | 71.09% | 20189 | +2% |
| Black Or African American | 5833 | 20.08% | 6156 | -5% |
| Hispanic | 877 | 3.02% | 904 | -3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 38 | 0.13% | 84 | -55% |
| Asian | 630 | 2.17% | 813 | -23% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 40 | -100% |
| Other Race | 67 | 0.47% | 67 | +104% |
| Two Or More Races | 545 | 3.04% | 545 | +62% |
| White | 44.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 44% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28798 | 28029 |
| Male Population | 47.80% | |
| Female Population | 52.20% | |
| Total Households | 11877 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 50.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $74304 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 29.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 38.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 32.00% |
| 29212 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| South Carolina District 2 | Joe Wilson | Republican |
| South Carolina District 6 | Jim Clyburn | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All South Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
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| Lake Murray of Richland, SC |
Zip Code 29212 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 33 | 35 | 42 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 55 | 60 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 89 | 92 | 90 | 85 | 76 | 67 | 58 | 75 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.75 | 3.86 | 4.7 | 3.04 | 3.29 | 4.58 | 4.92 | 4.82 | 4.01 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 3.44 | 47.66 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 29212 | |
|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Richland |
| Dutch Fork High School | Richland |
| Irmo High School | Lexington |
| Lexington High School | Lexington |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 29212 | |
|---|---|
| Dutch Fork Middle School | Richland |
| Irmo Middle School | Lexington |
| Pleasant Hill Middle School | Lexington |
| St. Andrews Middle School | Richland |
| Columbiana Ridge |