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
$61,143
Median income
$92,600
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carlisle pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 313.7 square miles in Carlisle, Union County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,349 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 29031 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29031 sits at $61,143 (4% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,322. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $92,600 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $1,065 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29031 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 29031 sits relative to South Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 29031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29031.

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 29031, Carlisle, 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

1,349

Population

313.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29031?

40.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 22.4%
African American 71.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$25,322

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29031 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,143 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

701

Total Housing Units

608

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$92,600

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

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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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