| ZIP Code | 29223 |
| ZIP Code Name | Columbia |
| Primary County | Richland County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 50,910 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 |
| Current Time | EDT |
29223 is a United States ZIP Code located in Columbia South Carolina. Portions of 29223 are also in Dentsville and Woodfield and Forest Acres and Arcadia Lakes. 29223 is entirely within Richland County. 29223 is within Metro Columbia.
29223 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 29223 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29223 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29223 is African American. The current unemployment level in 29223 is 4.1%.
| Population | 50,910 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.48% |
| Population Density | 509 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,271 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $49,850 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $55,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.62% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,166 | 27.92% |
| Black | 30,383 | 59.89% |
| Hispanic | 3,947 | 7.78% |
| Asian | 2,183 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 953 | 15.52% |
| Black | 3,752 | 61.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,227 | 19.98% |
| Asian | 188 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.23% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,236 | 7.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,838 | 21.45% |
| High School Diploma | 6,672 | 20.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 395 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,134 | 3.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,259 | 19.64% |
| Associates Degree | 3,613 | 11.34% |
| Masters Degree | 3,536 | 11.09% |
| Professional Degree | 618 | 1.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 563 | 1.77% |
| Coordinates | 34.05624390,-80.84395599 |
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| Region | Metro Columbia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Columbia, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 100 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 | 65c - Sand Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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