The ZIP Code 29212 is associated with Columbia, SC in Lexington County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 29,435. The 29212 ZIP Code has a median age of 43.6 years, and 25.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $69,030. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 95.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $37,995.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29212 is $69,030, while the region's mean household income is $89,150. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,995. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29212 of $37,995 is approximately 29.12% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 5.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 44.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 29212 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.2% of 29212 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.1% |
In ZIP Code 29212, 95.3% of the population graduated high school, while 43.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.2% in this Lexington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29212 are older than average. The median age of 43.6 years in ZIP Code 29212 is approximately 14.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 29212 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 29212 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29212, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 5.3% of 29212 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29212 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.1%), followed by Black or African American (25.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.1% |
| Black or African American | 25.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29212 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29212 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29212, 92.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.5% 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 Lexington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 29212 in January 2025 comes in at $280,751. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $277,498 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $271,951 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29212, an estimated 29.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 26.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lexington County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $280,751 |
| Dec 2024 | $279,858 |
| Nov 2024 | $279,182 |
| Oct 2024 | $278,828 |
| Sep 2024 | $278,281 |
| Aug 2024 | $277,498 |
| Jul 2024 | $276,483 |
| Jun 2024 | $275,470 |
| May 2024 | $274,813 |
| Apr 2024 | $274,061 |
| Mar 2024 | $272,925 |
| Feb 2024 | $271,951 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
In 29212, 65.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.0 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29212 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 29212 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 8.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29212 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29212 | 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 29212 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.03 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.79 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.77 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.85 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |