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Household size in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, ZIP 29072 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Columbia area as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. ZIP 29072 has larger households than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 29072 are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Columbia area, where the median age is 39.4. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 29072: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 29072
Renters in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 32.1% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 30.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29072 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 29072 than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29072 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 29072 has newer homes than at least four in five South Carolina ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $922 | $831 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,048 | $908 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,134 | $1,021 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,466 | $1,285 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$544 | +$453 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29072 pays $1,466 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Columbia area overall ($1,285). Rents are up $544 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 29072
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 31.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.7% | 35.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 29072: 49.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 88.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 88.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 90.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 29072: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 29072
| Period | ZIP 29072 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29072 has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 29072 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 29072 | 2.66 | 41.0 | 8.6% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 2002 | $1,466 | 49.7% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 29073 | 2.71 | 37.3 | 13.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1998 | $1,114 | 25.9% | 90.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 29170 | 2.42 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 18.0% | 7.8% | 1990 | $1,109 | 28.7% | 90.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 29212 | 2.27 | 43.5 | 9.8% | 35.8% | 7.9% | 1989 | $1,491 | 46.0% | 94.7% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 29054 | 2.60 | 44.4 | 10.0% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 1997 | $905 | 25.4% | 94.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 29210 | 2.12 | 35.6 | 15.5% | 62.9% | 11.0% | 1976 | $1,169 | 29.4% | 90.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 29169 | 2.13 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 47.5% | 10.6% | 1981 | $1,189 | 41.8% | 89.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 29033 | 2.10 | 44.1 | 13.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 1972 | $1,249 | 33.1% | 92.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 29172 | 2.44 | 37.8 | 12.1% | 25.6% | 10.1% | 1988 | $1,172 | 23.4% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 29070 | 2.43 | 46.1 | 10.7% | 13.7% | 16.1% | 1991 | $980 | 18.7% | 89.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 29220 | 1.92 | 21.7 | 1.0% | 94.7% | 24.0% | 1984 | $1,167 | 40.6% | 73.7% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 29072. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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