PlainZIP

Gadsden, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29052

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

2,021
14/sq mi
$52,775
Median income
$83,900
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gadsden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29052 covers 148.6 square miles in Gadsden, Richland County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,021 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29052 reports a modest median household income of $52,775 (17% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,203. Poverty here runs at 23.2%, with unemployment measured at 10.7%. The typical home here is valued at $83,900 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 93.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Richland County, letting you compare 29052 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 29052, Gadsden, 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

2,021

Population

148.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29052?

45.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 7.1%
African American 89.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$52,775

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,203

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29052 ranks nationally

Gadsden, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,775 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

855

Total Housing Units

799

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$83,900

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 29052, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $894,000.

15

Businesses

53

Employees

$894K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 33.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 20.0%

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 29052 vs 29044 →

ZIP 29052 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 29052 ranks #4 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 29052 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 29052 ranks #3 of 4 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
29044 Eastover, SC 5,652 8.6 mi
29135 Saint Matthews, SC 8,919 8.9 mi
29061 Hopkins, SC 13,717 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

29223 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 50,141
29229 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 44,229
29210 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 40,356
29203 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 39,843
29209 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 33,324
29063 standard
Irmo, SC
Pop: 32,717

Related Areas

Richland County Gadsden, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29052 in? ▼
ZIP code 29052 (Gadsden) 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 29052? ▼
ZIP code 29052 in Gadsden, SC has a population of 2,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29052? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29052 is $52,775, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29052? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29052 is $83,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29052? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29052 is African American at 89.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29052? ▼
ZIP code 29052 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29052? ▼
In ZIP code 29052, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29052? ▼
In ZIP code 29052, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29052? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29052 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.