ZIP Code 29073, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29073 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29073 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Lexington County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 53,156. The land area covers 81.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,156 | ±2,991 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 20,011 | ±1,010 | 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 | 21,096 | ±1,003 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,011 | ±1,010 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,085 | ±287 |
| Median Home Value | $216,300 | ±$6,105 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,061 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,229 | ±$6,017 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,359 | ±$1,568 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,632 | ±1,198 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 25,793 | ±1,600 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±1.4% |
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: 313,774 (2024)
ID: 183796
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT TO CLERK TO COUNCIL
212 S LAKE DR STE 302, LEXINGTON SC 29072-3495
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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 | PK-05 | Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Columbia, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | 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 |
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 | 8.0 mi away | 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC, 29170-2176 |
8037388324
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LEXINGTON BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 5440 AUGUSTA ROAD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072 |
(803) 785-2649
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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
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College Vocational | 11.8 mi away | 1008 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC, 29169 |
8037722232
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LEXINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 5440 AUGUSTA ROAD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072 |
(803) 785-2649
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
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College Vocational | 12.2 mi away | 449 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC, 29210 |
8037726042
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LEXINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 5440 AUGUSTA ROAD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072 |
(803) 785-2673
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Fortis College-Columbia
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College | 12.3 mi away | 246 Stoneridge Dr Ste 101, Columbia, SC, 29210 |
8036784800
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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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Barber Tech Academy-Columbia
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College Vocational | 12.8 mi away | 421 Bush River Road Unit 98, Columbia, SC, 29210-0000 |
8038496066
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PELION BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 206 PINE STREET, PELION, SC, 29123 |
(803) 785-3272
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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 7.8 miles from ZCTA5 29073. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Knoll CDP | CDP | 0.0 mi | — |
| Red Bank CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Edmund CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| South Congaree town | Town | 5.8 mi | — |
| Lexington town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Oak Grove CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29073. • 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.