What to know about ZIP 29211
ZIP code 29211 covers ZIP 29211 with a population of about 2,502.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 22.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBIA, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29211 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,502
Density
N/A
Median income
$17,276
-77% vs US avg
Home value
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Median rent
$854
-27% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 29211
Income and economy in ZIP 29211
Median household income in ZIP 29211 is about $17,276 — about 77% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 65.8%; unemployment rate near 2.9%; 41.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Education; about 3.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 29211
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $854 (about 27% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 2.8% (about 62.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).