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Columbia city, SC
ZIP 29204 — 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 (29204)
Median Income
$49,745
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+722
Wealth inflow
Population
18,067
Unemployment
10.2%
6.5pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 722 for ZIP 29204 (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 29204 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 1.8%, median income fell 1.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.0%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,745 |
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| Establishments | 549 |
| Employees | 7,164 |