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ZIP 29201 — Business Opportunities

Columbia, SC · Local economy intelligence
Population
22,938
Median income
$33,561
Median age
22.3
Households
9,236

Top business opportunities in 29201

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Prison 33/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Townhall 33/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Marketplace 33/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. E-Cigarette 33/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Waste Transfer Station 33/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Golf Course 33/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Vending Machine 33/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Weighbridge 33/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Charging Station 33/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 29201.

Full demographic profile

Population22,938
Households9,236
Median household income$33,561
Per capita income$27,447
Median age22.3
% bachelor's degree or higher57.973%
% age 18–3448.766%
% age 65+4.687%
% renter-occupied54.51%
Median home value$234,500
Median gross rent$1,169
Unemployment rate4.554%

Nearby ZIPs in SC

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

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