Bowman, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29018

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

3,749
13/sq mi
$49,167
Median income
$108,000
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 284.0 square miles in Bowman, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 3,749 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 29018 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29018 sits at $49,167 (23% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,457. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $108,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $745 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orangeburg County, so you can benchmark 29018 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 29018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29018.

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 29018, Bowman, 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

3,749

Population

284.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29018?

38.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 38.9%
African American 52.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$49,167

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$26,457

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29018 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,167 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,587

Total Housing Units

1,386

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$108,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$745

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 29018, employing approximately 250 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,602,000.

39

Businesses

250

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 17.9%
Manufacturing 5 12.8%
Construction 4 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.3%

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
29142 Santee, SC 4,890 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29018 in?
ZIP code 29018 (Bowman) is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Orangeburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orangeburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29018?
ZIP code 29018 in Bowman, SC has a population of 3,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29018?
The median household income in ZIP 29018 is $49,167, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29018?
The median home value in ZIP 29018 is $108,000, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29018 is African American at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29018?
ZIP code 29018 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29018 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29018?
In ZIP code 29018, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 29018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29018 is 35.2 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 29018?
In ZIP code 29018, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29018 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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