ZIP Code 29053, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29053 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29053 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Calhoun County / Lexington County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,076. The land area covers 80.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,076 | ±1,419 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,941 | ±618 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,843 | ±601 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,941 | ±618 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 902 | ±262 |
| Median Home Value | $126,300 | ±$11,349 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | ±$52 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,703 | ±$4,941 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,002 | ±$1,569 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,448 | ±879 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,017 | ±775 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±9.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,249 (2024)
ID: 194035
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
102 COURTHOUSE DR, STE 108, ST MATTHEWS SC 29135-1479
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Lexington, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lexington, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cayce, SC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Midlands Technical College
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College | 8.5 mi away | 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC, 29170-2176 |
8037388324
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GASTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 214 S. MAIN, GASTON, SC, 29053 |
(803) 785-9908
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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 1008 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC, 29169 |
8037722232
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SWANSEA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 199 N. LAWRENCE AVENUE, SWANSEA, SC, 29160 |
(803) 785-3519
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
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College | 12.3 mi away | Columbia-Campus, Columbia, SC, 29208 |
8037777000
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SOUTH CONGAREE - PINE RIDGE BRANCH
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 200 SUNSET DRIVE, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29172 |
(803) 785-3050
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia
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College Vocational | 12.8 mi away | 7474 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC, 29209 |
8037769100
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PELION BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 206 PINE STREET, PELION, SC, 29123 |
(803) 785-3272
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Fortis College-Columbia
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College | 13.0 mi away | 246 Stoneridge Dr Ste 101, Columbia, SC, 29210 |
8036784800
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CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 1500 AUGUSTA ROAD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169 |
(803) 794-6791
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLUMBIA, SC US, located 8.5 miles from ZCTA5 29053. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.8° | 34.6° | 45.7° | 3.49" | 0.6" |
| February | 60.8° | 37.3° | 49.1° | 3.39" | 0.4" |
| March | 68.3° | 43.6° | 55.9° | 3.57" | 0.1" |
| April | 76.7° | 51.5° | 64.1° | 2.83" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.8° | 60.5° | 72.2° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.7° | 68.6° | 79.1° | 4.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.7° | 72.0° | 82.4° | 5.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.8° | 71.2° | 81.0° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.7° | 65.3° | 75.5° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 76.5° | 52.7° | 64.6° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| November | 66.4° | 41.6° | 54.0° | 2.76" | 0.0" |
| December | 58.9° | 36.5° | 47.7° | 3.70" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston town | Town | 0.8 mi | — |
| Pine Ridge town | Town | 5.2 mi | — |
| Swansea town | Town | 5.5 mi | — |
| Edmund CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| South Congaree town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| Cayce city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29053. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.