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 Low-density area
- $80,313
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cameron pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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 covers 234.2 square miles in Cameron, Calhoun County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,967 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,313 (26% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,986. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $198,600 (12% below the average South Carolina ZIP); 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Calhoun County, so 29030 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 29030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cameron, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29030.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 29030, Cameron, 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
1,967
Population
234.2
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29030?
42.2
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$80,313
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$43,986
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29030 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Cameron, 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)
$80,313 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
994housing units
994
Total Housing Units
814
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29030 vs 29047 →
ZIP 29030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29135
Saint Matthews (29135)
8,919 residents
- 29142
Santee (29142)
4,890 residents
- 29047
Elloree (29047)
3,683 residents
- 29030 1,967
Cameron (29030)
1,967 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29030 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29030
Cameron (29030)
$80,313 median income
- 29142
Santee (29142)
$54,028 median income
- 29135
Saint Matthews (29135)
$49,396 median income
- 29047
Elloree (29047)
$48,571 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29030, 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 (1,967 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 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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