Eastover, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29044

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

5,652
16/sq mi
$57,297
Median income
$135,200
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 357.7 square miles in Eastover, Richland County, South Carolina. The area is home to 5,652 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 29044 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29044 sits at $57,297 (10% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,818. The poverty rate stands at 26.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $135,200 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $982 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 29044 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 29044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29044.

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 29044, Eastover, 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

5,652

Population

357.7

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29044?

34.6

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 37.2%
African American 57.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$57,297

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$23,818

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29044 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,297 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,639

Total Housing Units

2,028

Occupied Units

611

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$135,200

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$982

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.0%

YoY Change (2022)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29044 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +19.2% 126
2019 +19.6% 151
2020 +1.9% 154
2021 +8.5% 167
2022 +7.0% 179

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 29044, employing approximately 1,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,932,000.

72

Businesses

1,260

Employees

$130.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 14 19.4%
Retail trade 11 15.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 11.1%
Construction 7 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.9%
Manufacturing 4 5.6%
Utilities 3 4.2%
Finance and insurance 3 4.2%

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 29044 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 29044 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 29044 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 29044 ranks the highest of 3 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
29062 Horatio, SC 176 6.9 mi
29052 Gadsden, SC 2,021 8.6 mi
29168 Wedgefield, SC 3,582 9.9 mi
29207 Columbia, SC 11,592 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29044 in?
ZIP code 29044 (Eastover) is located in Richland County, South Carolina. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29044?
ZIP code 29044 in Eastover, SC has a population of 5,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29044?
The median household income in ZIP 29044 is $57,297, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29044?
The median home value in ZIP 29044 is $135,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29044 is African American at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29044?
ZIP code 29044 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 1,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29044 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29044 increased by 7.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 29044?
In ZIP code 29044, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 29044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29044 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29044?
In ZIP code 29044, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29044 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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