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 Moderate-density area
- $49,167
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 284.0 square miles in Bowman, Orangeburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,749 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29018 reports a modest median household income of $49,167 (23% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,457. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,000 (52% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $745; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29018 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 29018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bowman, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29018.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 29018, Bowman, 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
3,749
Population
284.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29018?
38.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.7%
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?
$49,167
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,457
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29018 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Bowman, 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)
$49,167 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,587housing units
1,587
Total Housing Units
1,386
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,000
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29018 vs 29142 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29142 | Santee, SC | 4,890 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29018, 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 (3,749 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 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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