ZIP Code 29172: West Columbia, South Carolina
ZIP code 29172 is assigned to West Columbia, South Carolina, and lies within Lexington County. Its reference point is at latitude 33.9 and longitude -81.091 (33°53'60.0"N 81°05'27.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 29172
West Columbia, SC has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 29172, they include 29169, 29170, 29171.
Across Lexington County there are 17 ZIP codes listed, and South Carolina has 553 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 29033 in Cayce, SC, about 4.5 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 29172 |
|---|---|
| City | West Columbia |
| County | Lexington County |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Latitude | 33.9 |
| Longitude | -81.091 |
| DMS | 33°53'60.0"N 81°05'27.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 29033 (Cayce, 4.5 mi) |
All ZIP codes in West Columbia, SC · All South Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 29172
Map centered on 33.9, -81.091. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of West Columbia, SC
Video: West Columbia, SC
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ZIP Codes Near 29172
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 29172, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 29172, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Cayce, SC (4.5 mi north), Gaston, SC (4.8 mi south) and Columbia, SC (7.7 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Cayce, SC – 4.5 mi north
- Gaston, SC – 4.8 mi south
- Columbia, SC – 7.7 mi northeast
- Lexington, SC – 8.6 mi west
Schools Near West Columbia, SC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 29172 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves West Columbia and Lexington County.
Searching nearby communities such as Cayce and Gaston can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 29172.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around West Columbia, SC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 29172.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving West Columbia, SC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 29172 may also use facilities in nearby Cayce, Gaston and Columbia.
Shopping and Dining in West Columbia
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 29172 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near West Columbia, South Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 29172.
To research local history, try searching for Lexington County records and archives along with the name West Columbia.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 29172, Cayce lies about 4.5 mi to the north, Gaston lies about 4.8 mi to the south, Columbia lies about 7.7 mi to the northeast and Lexington lies about 8.6 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near West Columbia show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 29172
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“I-26 I-77Spartanburg”): Taber Andrew Bain from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“KCAE-001”): Bradley Bormuth, CC BY-SA 3.0 us, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Departure at Columbia Met (1976) (3893680751)”): Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Columbia Metropolitan Airport, ca. 1974 (14304089670)”): Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Delta 727 (1970's) (3536539124)”): Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “West Columbia South Carolina Driving Through” by Drive The US, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 29172 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.