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Columbia city, SC
ZIP 29044 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Columbia city, SC (29044)
Median Income
$53,709
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+172
Wealth inflow
Population
4,299
Unemployment
4.6%
0.9pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 172 for ZIP 29044 (Columbia city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 29044 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 25.5%, median income fell 9.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 7.3%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,709 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| Establishments | 72 |
| Employees | 1,260 |