Carlisle, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29031
Union County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,349
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,143
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlisle pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29031 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29031 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlisle, Union County, South Carolina, home to just 1,349 residents across 313.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29031 reports a modest median household income of $61,143 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,322. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 3.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,600 (59% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,065; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 29031.
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 29031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlisle, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29031.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 29031, Carlisle, 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
1,349
Population
313.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29031?
40.1
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.5%
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?
$61,143
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$25,322
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29031 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Carlisle, 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)
$61,143 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
701housing units
701
Total Housing Units
608
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,600
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,065
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 29031, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,994,000.
14
Businesses
114
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 35.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29031, 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 (1,349 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 29031 in?
ZIP code 29031 (Carlisle) is located in Union County, South Carolina. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29031?
ZIP code 29031 in Carlisle, SC has a population of 1,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29031?
The median household income in ZIP 29031 is $61,143, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29031?
The median home value in ZIP 29031 is $92,600, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29031 is African American at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29031?
ZIP code 29031 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29031?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29031 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29031?
In ZIP code 29031, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% 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 29031?
In ZIP code 29031, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29031 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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