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ZIP 29229 — Business Opportunities

Columbia, SC · Local economy intelligence
Population
49,097
Median income
$70,335
Median age
35.0
Households
18,536

Top business opportunities in 29229

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

  1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
    ~5.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Dancing School 73/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Electronics Repair 53/100
    ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Prep School 49/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Grave Yard 46/100
    ~10.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Courthouse 46/100
    ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Police 46/100
    ~6.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Prison 46/100
    ~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Townhall 46/100
    ~4.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Marketplace 46/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 29229.

Full demographic profile

Population49,097
Households18,536
Median household income$70,335
Per capita income$33,841
Median age35.0
% bachelor's degree or higher44.298%
% age 18–3417.985%
% age 65+6.727%
% renter-occupied27.962%
Median home value$200,800
Median gross rent$1,581
Unemployment rate7.841%

Nearby ZIPs in SC

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