West Columbia, SC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve West Columbia, South Carolina: 29169, 29170 and 29172. Together they are home to 51,868 residents in 22,818 households. That is more than the 17,963 people counted inside West Columbia city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $57,122 in 29169 to $74,902 in 29170.
West Columbia city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,963 |
| Households | 8,516 |
| Median household income | $56,912 |
| Median home value | $201,700 |
| Median age | 38.6 |
| Median rent | $1,201 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 51,868 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 22,818 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $57,122 (29169) to $74,902 (29170) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $65,078 |
| Homeowners | 69.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 34 routes, 26,316 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in West Columbia: 29170 ($74,902)
- Most residents: 29169 (21,647 people)
- Highest homeownership: 29170 (84.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 29172 (33.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 29169 (16.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 29170 (38.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 29170 ($212,800)
Every ZIP code in West Columbia
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29169 | West Columbia | 21,647 | 10,407 | $57,122 | $209,200 | 53.3% | 19.8% | 16.5% | 14 | 13,538 | 68% of its land; mailing city |
| 29170 | West Columbia | 21,247 | 8,674 | $74,902 | $212,800 | 84.0% | 30.1% | 8.6% | 14 | 10,686 | 4% of its land; mailing city |
| 29172 | West Columbia | 8,974 | 3,737 | $64,430 | $180,800 | 81.9% | 33.3% | 8.7% | 6 | 4,354 | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for West Columbia when at least 10% of its land lies inside West Columbia city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Columbia. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside West Columbia.
Counties
- Lexington County — 15 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in West Columbia, SC?
- 29169, 29170 and 29172. A ZIP code is listed for West Columbia when at least 10% of its land lies inside West Columbia city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Columbia.
- What is the population of West Columbia, SC?
- The Census Bureau counts 17,963 residents inside West Columbia city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve West Columbia hold 51,868 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in West Columbia, SC?
- $56,912 inside West Columbia city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $57,122 to $74,902.
- Which West Columbia ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 29170, at $74,902, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in West Columbia, SC?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 34 carrier routes reaching 26,316 residential and 2,260 business mailboxes.
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