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 Moderate-density area
- $57,297
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eastover, Richland County, South Carolina, home to 5,652 residents across 357.7 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29044 reports a modest median household income of $57,297 (10% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,818. The poverty rate is 26.0%, 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 $135,200 (40% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $982; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 29044 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 29044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eastover, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29044.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 29044, Eastover, 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
5,652
Population
357.7
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29044?
34.6
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$57,297
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$23,818
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29044 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Eastover, 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)
$57,297 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
2,639housing units
2,639
Total Housing Units
2,028
Occupied Units
611
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,200
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$982
Median Rent
1988
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29044 vs 29062 →
ZIP 29044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29207
Columbia (29207)
11,592 residents
- 29044
Eastover (29044)
5,652 residents
- 29168 3,582
Wedgefield (29168)
3,582 residents
- 29052 2,021
Gadsden (29052)
2,021 residents
- 29062 176
Horatio (29062)
176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29044 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29044
Eastover (29044)
$57,297 median income
- 29052
Gadsden (29052)
$52,775 median income
- 29168
Wedgefield (29168)
$43,911 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29044, 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 (5,652 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 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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