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ZIP 29170 — Business Opportunities

West Columbia, SC · Local economy intelligence
Population
21,279
Median income
$69,880
Median age
40.6
Households
8,707

Top business opportunities in 29170

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

  1. 1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Electronics Repair 85/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Clothing & Apparel 83/100
    ~4.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Fitness Centre 81/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Bicycle Parking 81/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Parking 81/100
    ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Veterinary 79/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Electronics 74/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Toys & Games 71/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Nature Reserve 65/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 29170.

Full demographic profile

Population21,279
Households8,707
Median household income$69,880
Per capita income$35,111
Median age40.6
% bachelor's degree or higher28.163%
% age 18–3419.197%
% age 65+11.763%
% renter-occupied17.193%
Median home value$172,200
Median gross rent$986
Unemployment rate4.709%

Nearby ZIPs in SC

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

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