What to know about ZIP 29240
ZIP code 29240 covers ZIP 29240 with a population of about 4,129.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the COLUMBIA, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29240 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,129
Density
N/A
Median income
$55,441
-26% vs US avg
Home value
$178,600
-49% vs US avg
Median rent
$825
-29% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29240
Income and economy in ZIP 29240
Median household income in ZIP 29240 is about $55,441 — about 26% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.6%; unemployment rate near 6.5%; 46.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Finance and insurance; about 10.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.8 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 29240
Median home value is about $178,600 — about 49% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $825 (about 29% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.2% (about 4.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29240, a household would need roughly $49,000 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 $1,147. That sits below the local median household income ($55,441), 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.