PlainZIP

Camden, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29020

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

22,463
38/sq mi
$64,648
Median income
$240,100
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Camden pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with 22,463 residents across 589.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29020 reports a modest median household income of $64,648 (1% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,465. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. Housing costs here run $240,100 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $928 a month; 75.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29020, plus 6 more within Kershaw County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 29020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29020.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29020, Camden, 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

22,463

Population

589.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29020?

43.8

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 61.6%
African American 28.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$64,648

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$40,465

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29020 ranks nationally

Camden, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,648 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,414

Total Housing Units

9,640

Occupied Units

1,774

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$240,100

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1983

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29020 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 142
2021 +10.9% 158
2022 +23.0% 194
2023 +7.3% 208
2024 +5.8% 220

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 600 business establishments in ZIP 29020, employing approximately 7,448 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,850,000.

600

Businesses

7,448

Employees

$289.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 119 19.8%
Health care and social assistance 67 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 64 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 61 10.2%
Finance and insurance 53 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.0%
Construction 38 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.2%
Wholesale trade 17 2.8%
Manufacturing 16 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.5%
Educational services 14 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 12 2.0%
Information 10 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 29020 vs 29175 →

ZIP 29020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29020 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29175 Westville, SC 378 9.1 mi
29032 Cassatt, SC 4,424 8.3 mi
29078 Lugoff, SC 15,293 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kershaw County

29045 standard
Elgin, SC
Pop: 21,871
29078 standard
Lugoff, SC
Pop: 15,293
29032 standard
Cassatt, SC
Pop: 4,424
29009 standard
Bethune, SC
Pop: 2,440
29175 standard
Westville, SC
Pop: 378
29074 standard
Liberty Hill, SC
Pop: 241

Related Areas

Kershaw County Camden, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29020 in? ▼
ZIP code 29020 (Camden) is located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Kershaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kershaw-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29020? ▼
ZIP code 29020 in Camden, SC has a population of 22,463 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29020 is $64,648, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29020 is $240,100, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29020 is White at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29020? ▼
ZIP code 29020 has 600 business establishments employing approximately 7,448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29020 are: Retail trade (119), Health care and social assistance (67), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29020? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29020 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 29020? ▼
In ZIP code 29020, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 29020? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29020 is 30.0 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 29020? ▼
In ZIP code 29020, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29020 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.