Bamberg, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29003
Bamberg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,989
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,624
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bamberg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29003 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina, home to 6,989 residents across 364.0 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29003 reports a modest median household income of $52,624 (17% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,949. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,300 (52% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Bamberg County, so 29003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bamberg, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29003.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29003, Bamberg, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,989
Population
364.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29003?
50.5
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,624
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$24,949
Per Capita Income
28.1%
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29003 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Bamberg, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,624 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,805housing units
2,805
Total Housing Units
2,155
Occupied Units
650
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,300
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 29003, employing approximately 1,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,715,000.
116
Businesses
1,106
Employees
$51.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 19.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29003 vs 29038 →
ZIP 29003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29003
Bamberg (29003)
6,989 residents
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
5,868 residents
- 29038 2,445
Cope (29038)
2,445 residents
- 29081 1,352
Ehrhardt (29081)
1,352 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29003 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29003
Bamberg (29003)
$52,624 median income
- 29038
Cope (29038)
$43,563 median income
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
$41,047 median income
- 29081
Ehrhardt (29081)
$38,147 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29003 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29003, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,989 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29003 in?
ZIP code 29003 (Bamberg) is located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Bamberg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bamberg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29003?
ZIP code 29003 in Bamberg, SC has a population of 6,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29003?
The median household income in ZIP 29003 is $52,624, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29003?
The median home value in ZIP 29003 is $108,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29003 is African American at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29003?
ZIP code 29003 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29003 are: Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29003?
In ZIP code 29003, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29003 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29003?
In ZIP code 29003, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29003 is 28.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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