County ProfileSC
Richland County
Population: 416,147 · 41 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
416,147
People
Median age
34.4
Housing
Total households
167,961
Income
Median household income
$63,784
Housing
Total housing units
187,611
Employment
Employment rate
58.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.3%
County details
Local time 02:24:03(ET)| Name | Richland |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 41total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 16 Standard14 PO Box11 Unique |
| Area code | 803, 839 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 34.0290952, -80.8980371 |
| Land area | 757.3 sq miles(1,961.4 km²) |
Map of Richland county, South Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Richland County
Compare the largest cities in Richland County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 136,632 | $55,529 | 34ZIPs |
| Irmo | 11,569 | $80,489 | 1ZIPs |
| Blythewood | 4,772 | $94,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Hopkins | 2,514 | $50,063 | 1ZIPs |
| Gadsden | 1,301 | $52,966 | 1ZIPs |
| Eastover | 614 | $20,735 | 1ZIPs |
| White Rock | 213 | — | 1ZIPs |
| State Park | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Richland County
Review the most populated postal areas across Richland County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29223 | Columbia | $62,408 | 52,477 |
| 29229 | Columbia | $74,043 | 51,548 |
| 29203 | Columbia | $46,054 | 39,449 |
| 29210 | Columbia | $50,871 | 39,299 |
| 29063 | Irmo | $91,973 | 36,341 |
| 29209 | Columbia | $58,772 | 35,738 |
| 29212 | Columbia | $77,142 | 29,739 |
| 29016 | Blythewood | $95,082 | 26,245 |
| 29201 | Columbia | $32,297 | 25,259 |
| 29205 | Columbia | $64,231 | 23,586 |
| 29206 | Columbia | $91,847 | 19,304 |
| 29204 | Columbia | $50,189 | 18,059 |
| 29061 | Hopkins | $60,307 | 13,684 |
| 29207 | Columbia | — | 7,035 |
| 29044 | Eastover | $57,297 | 4,993 |
| 29208 | Columbia | — | 2,330 |
| 29052 | Gadsden | $52,775 | 1,634 |
| 29225 | Columbia | — | 527 |
| 29177 | White Rock | — | 213 |
| 29147 | State Park | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS