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 Moderate-density area
- $41,047
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denmark, Bamberg County, South Carolina, home to 5,868 residents across 169.1 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29042 reports a modest median household income of $41,047 (36% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,620. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,200 (61% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $798; owner occupancy is 57.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Bamberg County, so 29042 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 29042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denmark, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29042.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 29042, Denmark, 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
5,868
Population
169.1
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29042?
36.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.2%
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?
$41,047
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$20,620
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29042 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Denmark, 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)
$41,047 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,227housing units
2,227
Total Housing Units
1,423
Occupied Units
804
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,200
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 29003
Bamberg (29003)
6,989 residents
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
5,868 residents
- 29817
Blackville (29817)
4,913 residents
- 29113 1,618
Norway (29113)
1,618 residents
- 29843 1,291
Olar (29843)
1,291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29042 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29003
Bamberg (29003)
$52,624 median income
- 29113
Norway (29113)
$48,857 median income
- 29817
Blackville (29817)
$41,579 median income
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
$41,047 median income
- 29843
Olar (29843)
$35,986 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29042, 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 (5,868 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 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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