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ZIP 29205 — Business Opportunities

Columbia, SC · Local economy intelligence
Population
22,861
Median income
$59,549
Median age
29.5
Households
10,736

Top business opportunities in 29205

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
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Electronics Repair 81/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Fire Station 80/100
    ~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Grave Yard 80/100
    ~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Courthouse 80/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Prison 80/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Townhall 80/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Marketplace 80/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. E-Cigarette 80/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Home Improvement 80/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 29205.

Full demographic profile

Population22,861
Households10,736
Median household income$59,549
Per capita income$52,448
Median age29.5
% bachelor's degree or higher65.574%
% age 18–3431.337%
% age 65+9.562%
% renter-occupied40.306%
Median home value$305,400
Median gross rent$1,026
Unemployment rate3.934%

Nearby ZIPs in SC

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