What to know about ZIP 29290
ZIP code 29290 covers ZIP 29290 with a population of about 6,993.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBIA, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29290 — 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
6,993
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,076
-36% vs US avg
Home value
$164,500
-53% vs US avg
Median rent
$865
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29290
Income and economy in ZIP 29290
Median household income in ZIP 29290 is about $48,076 — about 36% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.4%; unemployment rate near 15.1%; 29.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Healthcare; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 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 29290
Median home value is about $164,500 — about 53% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $865 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.4% (about 14.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29290, a household would need roughly $45,000 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 $1,057. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($48,076). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.