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Olympia, SC
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29201.
Population
935
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,316
ZIP codes
1
Olympia and its ZIP codes
Olympia at a glance
- Olympia is about 7.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,663 a year, 57% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
Local data for Olympia, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olympia, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,663
Poverty rate
77.1%
Homeownership
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
24.2
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (212), German Americans (122), Italian Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Olympia.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,125
229,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,580
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$77.18B
FY 2026, $185,463 per person
PPP loans
$236M
1,639 loans, 23,203 jobs reported
How people get to work
Olympia, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olympia, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,764
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olympia, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Olympia
1 in or overlapping Olympia. Population shown
Cities near Olympia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CayceCity | 1.8 mi | 16.9 |
| ArthurtownCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.9 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 2.1 mi | 9.4 |
| SpringdaleTown | 4.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 6 mi | 4.5 |
| St. AndrewsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Forest AcresCity | 6.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Capitol ViewCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Arcadia LakesTown | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| South CongareeTown | 7.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 7.7 |
| WoodfieldCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.7 |
| DentsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6.7 |
| GastonTown | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| Red BankCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olympia, SC in?
- Olympia is in Richland County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Olympia, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Olympia include 29201.
- What is the population of Olympia, SC?
- About 935 people live in Olympia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olympia?
- Nearby places include Cayce (1.8 mi), Arthurtown (2.1 mi), West Columbia (2.1 mi), Springdale (4.4 mi), Pine Ridge (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023