Columbia, SC 29229

Population 43,109

29229 is zip code located in Columbia, South Carolina. The population is 43,109, making 29229 the 2nd largest zipcode in Columbia and the 2nd largest in Richland County.

There are 8 public schools in 29229 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Columbia is very high , and there are 54 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 29229. Unemployment in 29229 is moderate.

Zip codes within Columbia include 29147, 29201 and 29202.

Columbia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

58.75% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

7.50% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

9 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in 29229, SC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates 29229's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
3 Private Schools

Chesterbrook Academy

Hope Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 29229 in our database.

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Crime view details

54 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    10.8%
  • Rented
    24.2%
  • Owned
    65.1%

546 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Columbia, SC issued 546 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 546 permits, 204 were issued for single family homes and 342 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Columbia, SC issued 179 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,090
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,130
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,290
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,650
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,990

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Environmental Hazards

9 Environmental Hazards

  • Brownfields
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  • Superfunds
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  • Tanks & Spills
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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Columbia, SC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Columbia, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Columbia, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.18°
  • February 49.43°
  • March 56.93°
  • April 65.75°
  • May 72.84°
  • June 80.96°
  • July 83.03°
  • August 81.72°
  • September 77.03°
  • October 65.37°
  • November 54.72°
  • December 49.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbia, SC

Earthquakes
Columbia, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Columbia, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Columbia, SC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Columbia, SC has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 29229: $68,256

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbia is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 28.86%
White Collar - 71.14%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Joe Wilson
  • James E. Clyburn

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

5 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

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0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

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1 Retirement Home view all