Batesburg, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29006

Lexington County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,565
26/sq mi
$50,379
Median income
$157,500
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Batesburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29006 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 373.6 square miles in Batesburg, Lexington County, South Carolina. The area is home to 9,565 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29006 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29006 sits at $50,379 (21% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,736. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $157,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $911 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lexington County, so you can benchmark 29006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29006.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29006, Batesburg, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,565

Population

373.6

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29006?

40.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 17.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$50,379

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$29,736

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29006 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,379 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,391

Total Housing Units

3,791

Occupied Units

600

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$157,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$911

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+28.7%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29006 have increased 28.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 158
2021 +2.1% 162
2022 +21.4% 196
2023 +4.5% 205
2024 +28.7% 264

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 179 business establishments in ZIP 29006, employing approximately 3,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,703,000.

179

Businesses

3,258

Employees

$153.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 24.0%
Other services (except public administration) 23 12.8%
Construction 20 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.9%
Manufacturing 14 7.8%
Finance and insurance 13 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.2%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.2%
Information 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29006 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29006 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29105 Monetta, SC 1,514 5.0 mi
29070 Leesville, SC 15,330 6.3 mi
29129 Ridge Spring, SC 3,164 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29006 in?
ZIP code 29006 (Batesburg) is located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lexington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lexington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29006?
ZIP code 29006 in Batesburg, SC has a population of 9,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29006?
The median household income in ZIP 29006 is $50,379, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29006?
The median home value in ZIP 29006 is $157,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29006 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29006?
ZIP code 29006 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 3,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29006 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29006 increased by 28.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29006?
In ZIP code 29006, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 29006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29006 is 27.0 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 29006?
In ZIP code 29006, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29006 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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