Zip Code 29172 — West Columbia, SC

29172 is a ZIP Code associated with West Columbia, SC, located within Lexington. 29172 ranks #11 out of 13 ZIP codes in Lexington County by population (and #175 out of 424 in SC). The area supports an estimated population of 8,974 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 145.1 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code29172
Primary CityWest Columbia
State / ProvinceSC
CountyLexington
Total Population8,974
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density145.1 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

How 29172 Compares

MetricZIP 29172Lexington CountySC State Average
Population8,974304,809 (Total)5,296,225 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density145.1 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#11 of 13----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 29033Cayce3.5 mi12,837N/A
Zip 29170West Columbia4.7 mi21,247N/A
Zip 29053Gaston5.5 mi21,076N/A
Zip 29201Columbia5.9 mi24,605N/A
Zip 29169West Columbia6.4 mi21,647N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →