What to know about ZIP 29260
ZIP code 29260 covers ZIP 29260 with a population of about 4,959.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.2 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the COLUMBIA, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29260 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Upper Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,959
Density
N/A
Median income
$107,813
+43% vs US avg
Home value
$534,400
+54% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,367
+18% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29260
Income and economy in ZIP 29260
Median household income in ZIP 29260 is about $107,813 — about 43% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.1%; unemployment rate near 2.5%; 78.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 44.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Finance and insurance, and Education; about 9.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.3 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 29260
Median home value is about $534,400 — about 54% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,367 (about 18% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 68.1% (about 2.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29260, a household would need roughly $147,000 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 $3,433. That is about 36% above the local median household income ($107,813), 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.