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 Moderate-density area
- $50,379
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29006 (Batesburg, SC) rose +28.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.1 in 2023 to 264.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Batesburg, Lexington County, South Carolina, home to 9,565 residents across 373.6 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29006 reports a modest median household income of $50,379 (21% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,736. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,500 (30% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $911; owner occupancy is 78.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29006 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 29006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Batesburg, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29006.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 14
Manufacturing
14 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 29006, Batesburg, 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
9,565
Population
373.6
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29006?
40.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
6.8%
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?
$50,379
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$29,736
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29006 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Batesburg, 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)
$50,379 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
4,391housing units
4,391
Total Housing Units
3,791
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$911
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29006 vs 29105 →
ZIP 29006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29070
Leesville (29070)
15,330 residents
- 29006
Batesburg (29006)
9,565 residents
- 29129 3,164
Ridge Spring (29129)
3,164 residents
- 29105 1,514
Monetta (29105)
1,514 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29006 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29105
Monetta (29105)
$94,444 median income
- 29070
Leesville (29070)
$65,865 median income
- 29129
Ridge Spring (29129)
$61,103 median income
- 29006
Batesburg (29006)
$50,379 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29006, 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 (9,565 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 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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