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 Metric | Local Statistic |
| Postal / Zip Code | 29172 |
| Primary City | West Columbia |
| State / Province | SC |
| County | Lexington |
| Total Population | 8,974 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 145.1 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 29172 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 29172 | Lexington County | SC State Average |
| Population | 8,974 | 304,809 (Total) | 5,296,225 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 145.1 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #11 of 13 | -- | -- |
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