PlainZIP

Cayce, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29033

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

11,603
502/sq mi
$61,237
Median income
$163,800
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cayce pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
502
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cayce, Lexington County, South Carolina, home to 11,603 residents across 23.1 square miles, a density of 502 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29033 reports a modest median household income of $61,237 (4% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,770. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $163,800 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,330 monthly, and 60.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lexington County, letting you compare 29033 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 29033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cayce, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29033.

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 29033, Cayce, 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

11,603

Population

23.1

Area (sq mi)

502

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29033?

39.5

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 55.8%
African American 26.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$61,237

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,770

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29033 ranks nationally

Cayce, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,237 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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,824

Total Housing Units

6,310

Occupied Units

514

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

$163,800

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,330

Median Rent

1969

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29033 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 156
2021 +10.8% 173
2022 +21.1% 209
2023 +12.4% 235
2024 +2.2% 241

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 380 business establishments in ZIP 29033, employing approximately 6,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $365,805,000.

380

Businesses

6,775

Employees

$365.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 54 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 45 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 41 10.8%
Construction 35 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 29 7.6%
Finance and insurance 23 6.0%
Wholesale trade 19 5.0%
Utilities 17 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.4%
Manufacturing 12 3.2%
Information 11 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Educational services 5 1.3%

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 29033 vs 29201 →

ZIP 29033 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 29033 ranks #7 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 29033 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 29033 ranks #4 of 8 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
29201 Columbia, SC 20,594 2.5 mi
29172 West Columbia, SC 9,293 3.5 mi
29202 Columbia, SC 135 3.0 mi
29208 Columbia, SC 695 3.3 mi
29225 Columbia, SC 1,228 3.3 mi
29169 West Columbia, SC 22,845 3.6 mi
29205 Columbia, SC 24,822 4.2 mi
29170 West Columbia, SC 19,988 5.2 mi
29204 Columbia, SC 19,952 6.0 mi
29209 Columbia, SC 33,324 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lexington County

29072 standard
Lexington, SC
Pop: 49,566
29073 standard
Lexington, SC
Pop: 40,775
29212 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 28,798
29169 standard
West Columbia, SC
Pop: 22,845
29170 standard
West Columbia, SC
Pop: 19,988
29036 standard
Chapin, SC
Pop: 19,140

Related Areas

Lexington County Cayce, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29033 in? ▼
ZIP code 29033 (Cayce) is located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lexington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lexington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29033? ▼
ZIP code 29033 in Cayce, SC has a population of 11,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29033? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29033 is $61,237, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29033? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29033 is $163,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29033? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29033 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29033? ▼
ZIP code 29033 has 380 business establishments employing approximately 6,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29033? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29033 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (45), Accommodation and food services (41). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29033? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29033 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 29033? ▼
In ZIP code 29033, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 29033? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29033 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29033? ▼
In ZIP code 29033, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29033? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29033 is 12.7% 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.