Denmark, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29042

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

5,868
35/sq mi
$41,047
Median income
$88,200
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denmark pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.1 square miles in Denmark, Bamberg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 5,868 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 29042 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29042 sits at $41,047 (36% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $20,620. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 16.2%. On housing, the median home value is $88,200 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $798 per month, and 57.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Bamberg County, so you can benchmark 29042 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 29042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29042.

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 29042, Denmark, 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

5,868

Population

169.1

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29042?

36.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 12.6%
African American 84.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$41,047

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$20,620

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29042 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,047 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,227

Total Housing Units

1,423

Occupied Units

804

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$88,200

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$798

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 29042, employing approximately 972 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,839,000.

78

Businesses

972

Employees

$32.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 30.8%
Health care and social assistance 15 19.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.5%
Manufacturing 6 7.7%
Wholesale trade 3 3.9%
Finance and insurance 3 3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29042 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 29042 ranks #2 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 29042 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 29042 ranks #4 of 5 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
29113 Norway, SC 1,618 8.8 mi
29843 Olar, SC 1,291 8.9 mi
29817 Blackville, SC 4,913 8.2 mi
29003 Bamberg, SC 6,989 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29042 in?
ZIP code 29042 (Denmark) is located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Bamberg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bamberg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29042?
ZIP code 29042 in Denmark, SC has a population of 5,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29042?
The median household income in ZIP 29042 is $41,047, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29042?
The median home value in ZIP 29042 is $88,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29042 is African American at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29042?
ZIP code 29042 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29042 are: Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (15), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29042?
In ZIP code 29042, 44.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 29042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29042 is 25.7 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 29042?
In ZIP code 29042, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29042 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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