The ZIP Code 29203 is associated with Columbia, SC in Richland County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 40,518. The 29203 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.4 years, and 18.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $30,922, with an estimated 31% of the population living below the poverty line. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 81.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $18,672.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29203 is $30,922, while the region's mean household income is $44,360. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,672. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29203 of $18,672 is approximately 36.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 30.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately222.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 29203 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.2% of 29203 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 19.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 29203, 81.3% of the population graduated high school, while 20.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.1% in this Richland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29203 are younger than average. The median age of 34.4 years in ZIP Code 29203 is approximately 9.71% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 29203 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 29203 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29203, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 4.7% of 29203 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29203 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (83.7%), followed by White (14.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 83.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29203 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29203 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29203, 93.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Richland County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 29203 in January 2025 comes in at $127,740. The January 2025 value is approximately -2% lower than the $130,991 median value in August 2024, and 6% higher than the $120,138 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29203, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Richland County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $127,740 |
| Dec 2024 | $128,318 |
| Nov 2024 | $129,043 |
| Oct 2024 | $130,121 |
| Sep 2024 | $130,712 |
| Aug 2024 | $130,991 |
| Jul 2024 | $130,219 |
| Jun 2024 | $128,665 |
| May 2024 | $126,321 |
| Apr 2024 | $123,874 |
| Mar 2024 | $121,774 |
| Feb 2024 | $120,138 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
In 29203, 59.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.7 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29203 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 29203 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 8.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29203 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29203 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.34¢/kWh | 10.96¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29203 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.08 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.35 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.8 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.91 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.38 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.8 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.71 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.28 | 1.78 | 5.46 |