What to know about ZIP 29230
ZIP code 29230 covers ZIP 29230 with a population of about 1,688.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the COLUMBIA, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29230 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
1,688
Density
N/A
Median income
$60,000
-20% vs US avg
Home value
$169,900
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
$735
-37% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29230
Income and economy in ZIP 29230
Median household income in ZIP 29230 is about $60,000 — about 20% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.6%; unemployment rate near 4.8%; 34.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Construction; about 11.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.2 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 29230
Median home value is about $169,900 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $735 (about 37% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 53.4% (about 12.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29230, a household would need roughly $47,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,091. That sits below the local median household income ($60,000), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.