What to know about ZIP 29021
ZIP code 29021 covers ZIP 29021 with a population of about 6,486.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.9 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the COLUMBIA, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29021 — 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
6,486
Density
N/A
Median income
$45,098
-40% vs US avg
Home value
$199,400
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$637
-45% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29021
Income and economy in ZIP 29021
Median household income in ZIP 29021 is about $45,098 — about 40% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.1%; unemployment rate near 5.9%; 24.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Food services, and Manufacturing; about 4.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.0 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 29021
Median home value is about $199,400 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $637 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.7% (about 3.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29021, a household would need roughly $55,000 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 $1,281. That is about 22% above the local median household income ($45,098), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.