Bishopville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29010

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

13,491
25/sq mi
$43,500
Median income
$103,400
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bishopville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 535.4 square miles in Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina. The area is home to 13,491 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 29010 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29010 sits at $43,500 (32% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $21,795. The poverty rate stands at 27.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $103,400 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $819 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% 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 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 29010 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 29010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29010.

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 29010, Bishopville, 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

13,491

Population

535.4

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29010?

40.6

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 33.5%
African American 62.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$43,500

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$21,795

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29010 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,500 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,233

Total Housing Units

4,464

Occupied Units

769

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$103,400

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1982

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

-5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29010 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 135
2021 +4.5% 141
2022 +9.9% 155
2023 +16.3% 181
2024 -5.0% 172

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 29010, employing approximately 2,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,376,000.

172

Businesses

2,055

Employees

$77.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 24 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.0%
Manufacturing 10 5.8%
Finance and insurance 10 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.2%
Wholesale trade 8 4.7%
Construction 7 4.1%
Educational services 4 2.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
29046 Elliott, SC 237 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29010 in?
ZIP code 29010 (Bishopville) is located in Lee County, South Carolina. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29010?
ZIP code 29010 in Bishopville, SC has a population of 13,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29010?
The median household income in ZIP 29010 is $43,500, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29010?
The median home value in ZIP 29010 is $103,400, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29010 is African American at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29010?
ZIP code 29010 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 2,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29010?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29010 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (24), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29010?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29010 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 29010?
In ZIP code 29010, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 29010?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29010 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 29010?
In ZIP code 29010, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29010 is 27.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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