Cameron, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29030

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

1,967
8/sq mi
$80,313
Median income
$198,600
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 234.2 square miles in Cameron, Calhoun County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,967 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 29030 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29030 sits at $80,313 (26% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,986. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $198,600 (12% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 29030 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 29030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29030.

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 29030, Cameron, 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

1,967

Population

234.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29030?

42.2

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 29.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$80,313

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$43,986

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29030 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,313 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

994

Total Housing Units

814

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$198,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 29030, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,623,000.

24

Businesses

151

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 20.8%
Manufacturing 3 12.5%
Retail trade 3 12.5%

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 29030 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 29030 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29030 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 29030 ranks the highest 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
29047 Elloree, SC 3,683 5.3 mi
29135 Saint Matthews, SC 8,919 10.7 mi
29142 Santee, SC 4,890 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29030 in?
ZIP code 29030 (Cameron) is located in Calhoun County, South Carolina. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29030?
ZIP code 29030 in Cameron, SC has a population of 1,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29030?
The median household income in ZIP 29030 is $80,313, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29030?
The median home value in ZIP 29030 is $198,600, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29030 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29030?
ZIP code 29030 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29030 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29030?
In ZIP code 29030, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 29030?
In ZIP code 29030, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29030 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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