Housing units in zip code 29203 with a mortgage: 6,131 (849 second mortgage, 770 home equity loan, 507 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 3,433
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,017
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $384
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:
27.2%
Whole state:
17.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2010:
Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:
Notable locations in zip code 29203: Ridgewood Camp (A), Fairlawn Community Center (B), Carolina Research Park (C), Manning Correctional Institute (D), Columbia - Richland Fire Department Greenview (E), Morris Village Treatment Center (F), Columbia - Richland Fire Department Killian (G), Columbia - Richland Fire Department Eau Claire (H), Columbia - Richland Fire Department Upper Richland (I), Columbia - Richland Fire Department Crane Church (J). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in zip code 29203 include: Saint Johns Church (A), Saint Peters Church (B), Taylor Chapel (C), Mount Pleasant Church (D), Friendship Church (E), Fair Lawn Church (F), Lutheran Seminary (G), Mission Church (H), Zion Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Leevy Cemetery (1), Lincoln Memorial Cemetery (2), Gate of Heaven Cemetery (3), Graveyard Hill Cemetery (4), Saint Patricks Cemetery (5), Palmetto Cemetery (6), Mespiah Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoirs: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Lake (A), Stevensons Lake (B), Crescent Lake (C), Moores Pond (D), Roberts Pond (E), Lake Elizabeth (F), Columbia Reservoir (G), Winters Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Smith Branch (A), Roberts Branch (B), Nipper Creek (C), Slatestone Creek (D), Long Branch (E), Little River (F), Dry Fork Creek (G), Dry Branch (H), Cumbess Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attractions (not listed on the city page) : Collins Entertainment Corporation (Amusement & Theme Parks; 6182 Main Street) (1), Simkins Music CO (8084 Brookmont Lane) (2), Sharpe's Music CO (6182 Main Street) (3), Authentic Tours Inc (Tours & Charters; 141 Plumbers Road) (4), Jmr Consultants (Tours & Charters; 821 North Highland Forest Drive) (5). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map
Year house built
2005 or later: 1,465
2000 to 2004: 1,663
1990 to 1999: 1,959
1980 to 1989: 1,888
1970 to 1979: 3,723
1960 to 1969: 3,978
1950 to 1959: 4,206
1940 to 1949: 2,319
1939 or earlier: 1,517
Estimated household income distribution in 2009:
Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2010 in zip code 29203:
Less than $10,000: 808
$10,000 to $14,999: 381
$15,000 to $19,999: 273
$20,000 to $24,999: 211
$25,000 to $29,999: 354
$30,000 to $34,999: 610
$35,000 to $39,999: 356
$40,000 to $49,999: 656
$50,000 to $59,999: 779
$60,000 to $69,999: 1,218
$70,000 to $79,999: 941
$80,000 to $89,999: 1,185
$90,000 to $99,999: 1,096
$100,000 to $124,999: 1,736
$125,000 to $149,999: 860
$150,000 to $174,999: 736
$175,000 to $199,999: 395
$200,000 to $249,999: 610
$250,000 to $299,999: 657
$300,000 to $399,999: 281
$400,000 to $499,999: 343
$500,000 to $749,999: 226
$750,000 to $999,999: 203
$1,000,000 or more: 77
Rent paid by renters in 2010 in zip code 29203:
Less than $100: 3,062
$100 to $149: 943
$150 to $199: 415
$200 to $249: 1,917
$250 to $299: 904
$300 to $349: 474
$350 to $399: 751
$400 to $449: 1,768
$450 to $499: 1,186
$500 to $549: 2,977
$550 to $599: 1,456
$600 to $649: 1,517
$650 to $699: 980
$700 to $749: 1,496
$750 to $799: 533
$800 to $899: 2,013
$900 to $999: 1,095
$1,000 to $1,249: 974
$1,250 to $1,499: 1,703
$1,500 to $1,999: 406
$2,000 or more: 10
No cash rent: 723
Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2010 for:
White Non-Hispanic householders: $104,636
Black or African American householders: $111,083
American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $90,916
Asian householders: $170,427
Some other race householders: $123,977
Two or more races householders: $65,625
Hispanic or Latino householders: $77,857
Estimated median house or condo value in 2010: $107,943
29203:
$107,943
South Carolina:
$138,300
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $75,205 - $147,813
Mean price in 2010:
Detached houses: $111,962
Here:
$111,962
State:
$219,352
Townhouses or other attached units: $82,649
Here:
$82,649
State:
$182,477
Mobile homes: $42,974
Here:
$42,974
State:
$62,474
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
3,057 married couples with children.
6,226 single-parent households (797 men, 5,429 women).
96.3% of residents of 29203 zip code speak English at home.
43.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (32% very well, 13% well, 10% not well, 45% not at all).
4.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% very well, 19% well, 9% not well).
36.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (27% very well, 7% well, 26% not well, 40% not at all).
29.5% of residents speak other language at home (12% very well, 32% well, 56% not well).
Foreign born population: 1,464 (3.2%) (31.4% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:
3.2%
Whole state:
4.8%
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
Mexico (40%)
Korea (7%)
Nigeria (6%)
Jamaica (5%)
Germany (4%)
Other Northern America (3%)
China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (3%)
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
2000 or later: 2,397
1990 to 1999: 289
1980 to 1989: 648
Before 1980: 294
Races in zip code 29203:
White population: 8,814 Black population: 36,999 American Indian population: 648 Asian population: 3,471 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 395 Some other race population: 2,875 Two or more races population: 850 Hispanic or Latino population: 2,390
Public high school in zip code 29203 not listed on the city page:
Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:
BP OIL COMPANY (1400 ELMORE STREET in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, OWNERNAME (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: BP OIL COMPANY , BP OIL CO 24978, BP OIL INC/COLUMBIA PLT, BP OIL COMPANY DEACTIVATED, GULF OIL CO US
EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL (4800 MONTICELLO RD in COLUMBIA, SC)
AIR MONITORING SITE (Airborne pollution emission tracking) (Geographic Names Information System) (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-4001005 (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL (CONTACT/OWNER)
, RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 01 (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
DIVEX (MONTGOMERY RD in COLUMBIA, SC)
SUPERFUND (Superfund database) (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-04-2001-9041, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ICIS-04-1994-0422, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - TRANSPORTER, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
Alternative names: DIVEX - MONTGOMERY HWY
CROWN CENTRAL SC 016 (3402 MAIN STREET in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM Organizations: DEWEY-LYBRAND & JOYCE MULLINS (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: SC016
AMERADA HESS STATION 40247 (3514 N MAIN ST in COLUMBIA, SC)
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM, Organizations: AMERADA HESS CORP (CONTACT/OWNER)
ARNOLDS CLEANERS (101 SUNBELT DRIVE in COLUMBIA, SC)
AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS) Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Business SIC classification: LAUNDRY AND GARMENT SERVICES Organizations: ARNOLDS PROFESSIONAL GARMENT CARE (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, DAVID SHAW & NELL FREEMAN (CONTACT/OWNER)
CONCEPT UNLIMITED INC COLUMBIA (10020 FARROW RD in COLUMBIA, SC)
AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS) Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - AIR PROGRAM, Business SIC classification: SIGNS AND ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Business NAICS classification: SIGN MANUFACTURING.
GALAXY BOAT MFG CO INC (HWY #21 NORTH in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Business NAICS classification: BOAT BUILDING. Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, OWNERNAME (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: GALAXY BOAT MFG CO INC DEACTIVATED
BRINSON CLEANERS (6331 MAIN ST in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, BRINSON RONALD S (CONTACT/OWNER)
ARMSTRONG CLOVERDALE (7608 FAIRFIELD RD in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Alternative names: ARMSTRONG CLOVERDALE DEACTIVATED
BFI OF SOUTH ATLANTIC INC (HWY 321 NORTH in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - REFUSE DISPOSAL Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
COCA COLA BOTTLING CO CONSOLID COLA (3830 MAIN ST in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Alternative names: COCA COLA BOTTLING CO CONSOLID DEACTIVAT
FAST FARE SC 643 (6930 N MAIN ST in COLUMBIA, SC)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Organizations: CROWN CENTRAL PETROLEUM CORP (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: FAST FARE SC643
Fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 29203:
Coronet Motel, 6320 N Main St, Columbia, SC 29203 , Phone: (803) 754-1510
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 7.4%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 6.2%
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
Electricity (55%)
Utility gas (33%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
Wood (3%)
No fuel used (2%)
Other fuel (1%)
Population in 1990: 45,907. Population change in the 1990s: -3,448 (-7.5%).
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 34,344
Northeast: 1,842
Midwest: 834
South: 3,970
West: 363
59% of the 29203 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 66% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in South Carolina.
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 1,352
Here:
20.2%
South Carolina:
9.6%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 815
Here:
21.7%
South Carolina:
8.8%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 12,303
Here:
85.1%
South Carolina:
22.6%
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Class of Workers (%)
Companies with biggest federal contracts located in this zip code (COLUMBIA, SC):
ENVIRO AGSCIENCE, INC (1190 BUCKNER ROAD; small business) : $6,037,519 in 6 contractsfrom 2004 to 2006
Contracts for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Conservation and Development Facilities, A&E Production Engineering Services (including Design and Control, and Building Programming) by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only, Army, Natural Resources Conservation Service Signed by year:2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $5,650,672; 2005: $204,300; 2006: $182,547.
Biggest contracts:
$2,789,836 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Conservation and Development Facilities. Taking place in GA. Signed on 2004-12-30. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
$2,789,836 with Army for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Conservation and Development Facilities. Taking place in GA. Signed on 2004-12-30. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
$204,300, same as above.Signed on 2005-12-30. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
$192,547, same as above.Signed on 2006-06-27. Completion date: 2006-07-30.
CONSTRUCTION DYNAMICS INC (6417 FAIRFIELD ROAD; small business) : $4,712,557 in 593 contractsfrom 1999 to 2003
Contracts for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Troop Housing Facilities, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings, Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Exhibit Design (Non-Building), Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- EPG Facilities - Other, Including Transmission, and moreby Army, Air Force, Navy Signed by year:2000: $772,932; 2001: $2,019,990; 2002: $482,464; 2003: $70,408; 2004: $0; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.
Biggest contracts:
$1,263,340 with Army for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Troop Housing Facilities. Signed on 2001-12-03. Completion date: 2002-06-05.
$717,480 with Air Force for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings. Signed on 1999-10-20. Completion date: 2000-11-15.
$563,520, same as above.Signed on 1999-10-20. Completion date: 2000-10-20.
$406,408, same as above.Signed on 2001-09-30. Completion date: 2002-01-17.
PROVIDENCE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC (312 SHARPE ROAD; small business) : $2,271,679 in 125 contractsfrom 2001 to 2006
Contracts for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Sewage and Waste Facilities, Other Housekeeping Services, Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal Services and Operational Support, Waste Treatment and Storage, and moreby Navy, Air Force, Army Signed by year:2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $245,796; 2003: $384,981; 2004: $773,317; 2005: $673,131; 2006: $194,454.
Biggest contracts:
$287,620 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Sewage and Waste Facilities. Taking place in VA. Signed on 2004-04-30. Completion date: 2005-01-04.
$147,231, same as above.Signed on 2005-02-28. Completion date: 2006-02-28.
$104,000 with Air Force for Other Housekeeping Services. Taking place in FL. Signed on 2005-10-01. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
$98,800 with Navy for Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal Services and Operational Support. Taking place in NC. Signed on 2005-12-15. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
PEPSI COLA COMPANY (6925 NORTH MAIN ST) : $1,973,841 in 20 contractsfrom 1999 to 2006
Contracts for Food Items For Resale by Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency Signed by year:2000: $180,008; 2001: $161,242; 2002: $319,042; 2003: $142,452; 2004: $349,780; 2005: $555,193; 2006: $236,700.
Biggest contracts:
$319,042 with Department of Defense for Food Items For Resale. Signed on 2002-10-01. Completion date: 2003-05-31.
$251,922 with Defense Commissary Agency for Food Items For Resale. Signed on 2005-04-01. Completion date: 2005-08-31.
$236,700 with Defense Commissary Agency for Food Items For Resale. Taking place in NC. Signed on 2006-01-01. Completion date: 2006-03-31.
$172,650 with Defense Commissary Agency for Food Items For Resale. Signed on 2004-10-01. Completion date: 2005-02-28.
NILSONVAN & STORAGE (6821 N MAIN STREET; small business) : $1,372,766 in 79 contractsfrom 2002 to 2006
Contracts for Packing/Crating Services, Motor Pool Operations, Motor Freight, Relocation Services by Army, Navy Signed by year:2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $590,464; 2003: $304,138; 2004: $311,732; 2005: $145,555; 2006: $20,877.
Biggest contracts:
$583,986 with Army for Packing/Crating Services. Signed on 2002-12-18. Completion date: 2003-12-31.
$311,732 with Army for Motor Pool Operations. Taking place in GA. Signed on 2004-10-01. Completion date: 2005-07-31.
$113,561, same as above.Signed on 2005-09-28. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
$43,777 with Army for Packing/Crating Services. Taking place in GA. Signed on 2003-01-03. Completion date: 2003-03-31.
ADVANCED VIDEO INC (400 NORTHEAST DRIVE SUIT; small business) : $1,117,294 in 44 contractsfrom 2000 to 2006
Contracts for Photographic Projection Equipment, Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne, Other ADP and Telecommunications Services (includes data storage on tapes, compact disks, etc.), Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne, and moreby Army, Air Force, Navy Signed by year:2000: $63,424; 2001: $74,656; 2002: $76,512; 2003: $219,846; 2004: $102,395; 2005: $268,078; 2006: $312,383.
Biggest contracts:
$293,166 with Army for Photographic Projection Equipment. Signed on 2006-07-07. Completion date: 2006-07-21.
$143,259 with Army for Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne. Signed on 2005-09-28. Completion date: 2005-12-27.
$60,992 with Army for Other ADP and Telecommunications Services (includes data storage on tapes, compact disks, etc.). Signed on 2005-01-03. Completion date: 2005-01-18.
$48,890 with Air Force for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Signed on 2003-09-02. Completion date: 2003-09-17.
SPACE METAL FABRICATORS INC (8523 WILSON BLVD) : $769,275 in 4 contractsfrom 2002 to 2005
$701,250 with Army for Guns, through 30 mm. Signed on 2004-07-28. Completion date: 2005-04-15.
$48,875 with Army for Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Signed on 2002-06-18. Completion date: 2002-06-30.
$14,400 with Army for Miscellaneous Engine Accessories, Aircraft. Signed on 2004-06-29. Completion date: 2004-07-30.
$4,750 with Army for Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered. Signed on 2005-08-16. Completion date: 2005-08-31.
CAMDEN HOTEL GROUP LP BY: FOWL (110 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD; small business) : $354,200 in 2 contractsfrom 2002 to 2003
$321,200 with Air Force for Lodging - Hotel/Motel. Signed on 2003-02-10. Completion date: 2003-02-27.
$33,000, same as above.Signed on 2002-12-20. Completion date: 2002-12-17.
CAROLINA WRECKING INC (141 CORT ROAD; small business) : $327,300 in 2 contractsfrom 2001 to 2003
$283,300 with Air Force for Demolition of Buildings. Signed on 2001-09-30. Completion date: 2001-10-11.
$44,000, same as above.Signed on 2003-07-17. Completion date: 2003-08-07.
PROVIDENCE HOME (3421-3423 MAIN ST; small business) : $252,986 in 23 contractsfrom 2000 to 2006
Contracts for Other Social Services, Other Medical Services, Social Rehabilitation Services by Department of Veterans Affairs Signed by year:2000: $4,000; 2001: $14,000; 2002: $3,000; 2003: $49,140; 2004: $82,692; 2005: $95,710; 2006: $4,444.
Biggest contracts:
$41,600 with Department of Veterans Affairs for Other Social Services. Signed on 2005-10-01. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
$36,980, same as above.Signed on 2005-01-01. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
$33,460, same as above.Signed on 2003-10-01. Completion date: 2004-03-31.
$20,740, same as above.Signed on 2004-07-01. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (over 1000 employees: 1 establishment, 250-499 employees: 2 establishments)
Finance and Insurance: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (over 1000: 1, 250-499: 1)
Educational Services: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (500-999: 1, 250-499: 1, 20-49: 2, 10-19: 1)
Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (100-249: 1, 50-99: 3, 20-49: 10, 10-19: 12, 5-9: 17, 1-4: 19)
Health Care and Social Assistance: Home Health Care Services (500-999: 1, 20-49: 1, 5-9: 1)
Health Care and Social Assistance: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (500-999: 1)
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: Passenger Car Rental (500-999: 1)
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Temporary Help Services (250-499: 1, 50-99: 1)