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 Moderate-density area
- $52,775
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,203. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,900 (63% below the average South Carolina ZIP); owner occupancy is 93.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 29052 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 29052?
45.1
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$52,775
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,203
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29052 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Gadsden, 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)
$52,775 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
855housing units
855
Total Housing Units
799
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,900
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 29061
Hopkins (29061)
13,717 residents
- 29135
Saint Matthews (29135)
8,919 residents
- 29044
Eastover (29044)
5,652 residents
- 29052 2,021
Gadsden (29052)
2,021 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29052 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29061
Hopkins (29061)
$60,307 median income
- 29044
Eastover (29044)
$57,297 median income
- 29052
Gadsden (29052)
$52,775 median income
- 29135
Saint Matthews (29135)
$49,396 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29052, 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 (2,021 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 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.
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