Elloree, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29047
Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,683
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,571
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elloree pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29047 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29047 covers 169.7 square miles in Elloree, Orangeburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,683 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29047 reports a modest median household income of $48,571 (24% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,434. Unemployment is 12.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,700 (16% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,014; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29047 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 29047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elloree, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29047.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 29047, Elloree, 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
3,683
Population
169.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29047?
53.8
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.2%
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?
$48,571
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,434
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29047 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Elloree, 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)
$48,571 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
2,071housing units
2,071
Total Housing Units
1,652
Occupied Units
419
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,014
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 29047, employing approximately 1,748 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,928,000.
51
Businesses
1,748
Employees
$76.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 17.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.9% |
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 29047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29142
Santee (29142)
4,890 residents
- 29047
Elloree (29047)
3,683 residents
- 29163
Vance (29163)
1,975 residents
- 29030
Cameron (29030)
1,967 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29047 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29030
Cameron (29030)
$80,313 median income
- 29142
Santee (29142)
$54,028 median income
- 29047
Elloree (29047)
$48,571 median income
- 29163
Vance (29163)
$33,971 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29047 ranks #3 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 29047, 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 (3,683 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 29047 in?
ZIP code 29047 (Elloree) 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 29047?
ZIP code 29047 in Elloree, SC has a population of 3,683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29047?
The median household income in ZIP 29047 is $48,571, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29047?
The median home value in ZIP 29047 is $189,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29047 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29047?
ZIP code 29047 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 1,748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29047 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29047?
In ZIP code 29047, 52.1% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 29047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29047 is 29.9 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 29047?
In ZIP code 29047, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29047 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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