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Population and households in ZIP 29205
Household size in ZIP 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29205 are small: just 2.01 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.07, as it has nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have smaller households.
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 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29205 is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine are younger.
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 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 29205 than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. ZIP 29205 has a lower share of single-parent households than most South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29205
Renters in ZIP 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.4% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 32.1% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.4% | 30.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 29205 than nationally: 48.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (37.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 15 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 29205: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29205 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other South Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $791 | $831 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $831 | $908 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $1,021 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,200 | $1,285 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$409 | +$453 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 29205 runs $1,200 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $409 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
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 29205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 31.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.0% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.8% | 35.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 29205 is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (63.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 88.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 88.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 90.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 29205: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 29205
| Period | ZIP 29205 | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29205 runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, as it has nationally. 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 29205 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 29205 | 2.01 | 33.3 | 9.5% | 48.4% | 15.7% | 1959 | $1,200 | 63.8% | 96.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 29201 | 1.90 | 23.9 | 5.2% | 75.8% | 20.9% | 1990 | $1,212 | 46.3% | 89.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 29220 | 1.92 | 21.7 | 1.0% | 94.7% | 24.0% | 1984 | $1,167 | 40.6% | 73.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 29204 | 2.10 | 38.7 | 12.6% | 39.2% | 12.9% | 1965 | $1,152 | 37.4% | 88.8% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 29206 | 2.29 | 40.7 | 9.3% | 33.0% | 9.7% | 1971 | $1,434 | 62.4% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 29209 | 2.50 | 36.5 | 13.7% | 40.6% | 8.8% | 1987 | $1,329 | 41.9% | 92.1% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 29033 | 2.10 | 44.1 | 13.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 1972 | $1,249 | 33.1% | 92.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 29207 | 2.35 | 21.3 | 13.8% | 100.0% | 10.7% | 1989 | $1,235 | 42.5% | 99.1% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 29169 | 2.13 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 47.5% | 10.6% | 1981 | $1,189 | 41.8% | 89.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 29203 | 2.51 | 35.1 | 25.7% | 50.3% | 16.0% | 1976 | $1,113 | 22.7% | 84.3% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 29210 | 2.12 | 35.6 | 15.5% | 62.9% | 11.0% | 1976 | $1,169 | 29.4% | 90.8% | 4.4% |
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 29205. 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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