Cordova, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29039
Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,215
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,382
- Median income Below-median income area
- $53,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cordova pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29039 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29039 covers 66.9 square miles in Cordova, Orangeburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,215 residents on file, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29039 reports a modest median household income of $53,382 (16% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,961. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $53,100 (77% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $604; owner occupancy is 83.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29039 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 29039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cordova, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29039.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 29039, Cordova, 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
4,215
Population
66.9
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29039?
56.1
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
3.5%
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?
$53,382
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$36,961
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29039 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Cordova, 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)
$53,382 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
1,914housing units
1,914
Total Housing Units
1,524
Occupied Units
390
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$53,100
Median Home Value
-77% vs state ZIP avg
$604
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 29039, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,471,000.
18
Businesses
60
Employees
$1.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 27.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
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 29039 vs 29038 →
ZIP 29039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29115
Orangeburg (29115)
31,128 residents
- 29039 4,215
Cordova (29039)
4,215 residents
- 29038 2,445
Cope (29038)
2,445 residents
- 29117 1,160
Orangeburg (29117)
1,160 residents
- 29133 1,044
Rowesville (29133)
1,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29039 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29039
Cordova (29039)
$53,382 median income
- 29038
Cope (29038)
$43,563 median income
- 29115
Orangeburg (29115)
$37,751 median income
- 29133
Rowesville (29133)
$36,987 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29039 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 29039, 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 (4,215 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 29039 in?
ZIP code 29039 (Cordova) is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Orangeburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orangeburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29039?
ZIP code 29039 in Cordova, SC has a population of 4,215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29039?
The median household income in ZIP 29039 is $53,382, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29039?
The median home value in ZIP 29039 is $53,100, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29039 is African American at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29039?
ZIP code 29039 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29039 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29039?
In ZIP code 29039, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 29039?
In ZIP code 29039, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29039 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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