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ZIP 29169 — Business Opportunities

West Columbia, SC · Local economy intelligence
Population
22,039
Median income
$51,496
Median age
39.2
Households
10,644

Top business opportunities in 29169

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in West Columbia, SC, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Bars & Nightlife 64/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Bicycle Parking 61/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Courthouse 53/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Police 53/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Prison 53/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Marketplace 53/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Gifts & Specialty 53/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Home Improvement 53/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Florist 53/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 29169.

Full demographic profile

Population22,039
Households10,644
Median household income$51,496
Per capita income$35,569
Median age39.2
% bachelor's degree or higher36.819%
% age 18–3424.693%
% age 65+15.468%
% renter-occupied43.033%
Median home value$181,600
Median gross rent$996
Unemployment rate3.084%

Nearby ZIPs in SC

29163 Vance · 29162 Turbeville · 29161 Timmonsville · 29160 Swansea · 29154 Sumter · 29153 Sumter

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