DYK there are 34 zip codes that span Columbia? You may know relative information about different areas of our city, but we’re deep-diving into one of the zip codes so you can puzzle piece together the Capital City through data. Are you ready?

📍We’re dropping a pin in the 29206 zip code.

County: Richland
Population: ~19,703
Land area: ~8.57 square miles

For a sense of relativity — Forest Acres, the City of Columbia, and Arcadia Lakes fall within this zip code. So, if you’re running some errands, you may find yourself on Forest Drive perusing Trader Joe’s, Trenholm Plaza, and Lowes Foods.

Five quick facts:

$77,694 — the average household income
$116,987 — the average household income for married-couple families
~65% — the percentage of the population that holds a bachelor's degree or higher, with 27.4% holding a graduate degree or higher.
~40 — the average age of the population
23.7% — the percentage of high school students enrolled in private school

What does Esri’s interactive tapestry map say about 29206? If you’re like, “what’s Esri?” — check this out.

Esri’s interactive tapestry map broke this zip code into three major groups.

Middle Ground Old and Newcomers

This group is mostly made up of those who prefer convenience, care about their community + the environment. Most prefer to use the latest technology, tend to fall between the 20-34 age group, and spend the majority of their money on housing and food.

GenXurban In Style

This group is made of urban-living individuals who probably drive an SUV, and spend money on home remodeling or maintenance. They prefer organic foods, are generous with their money, are well insured, and have a plan for retirement.

Affluent Estates Exurbanites

This group is beginning to retire, but shows no signs of slowing down. They enjoy travel, are well educated, own luxury cars, rely on financial planners, take health seriously — preferring organic foods and stay active, and spend money on arts + entertainment.

📍We’re dropping a pin in the 29172 zip code.

County: Lexington
Population: ~10,610
Land area: 25.11 square miles

For a sense of relativity — Pine Ridge, Cayce + South Congaree cities make up the 29172 zip code and are referred to as West Columbia. You’ll find the SC State Farmers Market, Charwood Golf Club, and the Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation within this zip code.

Five quick facts:

~18% — the percentage of the population that has a bachelor’s degree or higher
~19 % — the percentage of the population that works in educational services, health care, or social assistance
~37 — the median age of the population.
69.3% — the percentage of households that are owner occupied
~7,558 of the total ~10,610 population were born in SC.

What does Esri’s interactive tapestry map say about 29172? If you’re like, “what’s Esri?” — check this out.

This zip code is considered a Rustic Outpost typically made up of small family-oriented citizens that enjoy traditions. The area of town is considered semi-rural within a metropolitan area. If listening to music, the genre would most likely be rap, R&B, or country. This subset of Cola’s population routinely stops into convenience stores to grab a few snacks and gasoline for the road, often have quick-prepared meals for dinner, and enjoy burgers + pizza.

📍We’re dropping a pin in the 29201 zip code.

County: Richland
Population: ~20,594
Land area: 11.42 square miles

For a sense of relativity — 29201 is within or borders Columbia, Cayce, and West Columbia + Earlewood, Elmwood Park, Five Points, Granby Hill, Historic Waverly, Laurel Hill, The Congaree Vista, and Whaley Street, are some of the main neighborhoods that make up this zip code.

Five quick facts:

23-24 — the median age of the population.
55.3% — the percentage of the population that has a bachelor's degree or higher
~75% — the percentage of households that are renter-occupied
90% — the percentage of households without children
$32,500 — the average household income

What does Esri’s interactive tapestry map say about 29201? If you’re like, “what's Esri?” — check this out.

This zip code is considered a college town — aka — this zip code is mostly made up of college students who love cell phones, will pay close to $1,000 in rent with roommates each month, showcase the latest fashion trends on a thrifty budget, participate in nightlife entertainment, and believe most things can be done via a phone rather than going in person.

📍We’re dropping a pin in the 29205 zip code.

DYK there are 34 zip codes that span Columbia? You may know relative information about different areas of our city, but we’re deep-diving into one of the zip codes so you can puzzle piece together the Capital City through data. Are you ready?

📍We’re dropping a pin in the 29205 zip code.

County: Richland
Population: ~24,822
Land area: ~seven square miles

For a sense of relativity — Well-known historic neighborhoods like Rosewood, Shandon, and Melrose Heights fall within this zipcode. A very small portion of Five Points is within the 29205 zip code, but wouldn’t relatively be considered part of this zip code? The lower portion of the zip code boundary runs parallel with Shop Road, with the top portion sitting right beneath Forest Acres.

Five quick facts:

~61.4% — the percentage of the population that has a bachelor’s degree or higher
~32 — the median age of the population
~43% — the percentage of households that are renter occupied.
11 — the number of schools within this zip code, all within the Richland One School District, except for four private schools.
1939 through the early1950s — the years the majority of homes were built.

What does Esri’s interactive tapestry map say about 29205? If you’re like, “what’s Esri?” — check this out.

Because this zip code has such a wide range of Soda citizens, the tapestry map broke up the zip code into three categories — the Emerald City, Set to Impress, and Laptop and Lattes.

If you live within the “Emerald City” you are likely single, college educated, are considered a “foodie” that tries to eat organically when possible, and shop at Trader Joe's.

If you are in the “Set to Impress” section, you are likely enrolled in college, a renter, are up-to-date with the latest trends, and enjoy leisure activities like going to concerts, bars, and the zoo.

If you fit into the “Laptop and Lattes” category, you are a well-educated 30-something who works in the business sector, pulls in $100,000+ per year, thinks physical fitness is of the utmost importance, enjoys dining out, and recycles faithfully.