Blair, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29015

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

1,738
6/sq mi
$43,977
Median income
$106,600
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blair 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
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29015 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 316.0 square miles in Blair, Fairfield County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,738 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 29015 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29015 sits at $43,977 (31% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $24,267. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 13.0%. On housing, the median home value is $106,600 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29015 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 29015 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 →

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 29015, Blair, 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

1,738

Population

316.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29015?

48.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 21.0%
African American 68.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$43,977

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$24,267

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29015 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,977 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

695

Total Housing Units

485

Occupied Units

210

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$106,600

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 29015, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,270,000.

6

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
29126 Pomaria, SC 2,267 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29015 in?
ZIP code 29015 (Blair) is located in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29015?
ZIP code 29015 in Blair, SC has a population of 1,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29015?
The median household income in ZIP 29015 is $43,977, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29015?
The median home value in ZIP 29015 is $106,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29015 is African American at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29015?
ZIP code 29015 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29015?
In ZIP code 29015, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29015?
In ZIP code 29015, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29015 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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