PlainZIP

Gilbert, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29054

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

9,612
65/sq mi
$91,099
Median income
$283,500
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilbert pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilbert, Lexington County, South Carolina, home to 9,612 residents across 147.4 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29054 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,099 (43% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $42,002. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $283,500 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 29054 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lexington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbert, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29054.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29054, Gilbert, 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

9,612

Population

147.4

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29054?

42.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$91,099

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$42,002

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29054 ranks nationally

Gilbert, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,099 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,158

Total Housing Units

4,319

Occupied Units

839

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$283,500

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1995

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

-9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29054 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 166
2021 +15.4% 191
2022 +19.1% 227
2023 +13.2% 258
2024 -9.6% 233

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 29054, employing approximately 1,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,320,000.

187

Businesses

1,130

Employees

$52.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 43 23.0%
Other services (except public administration) 33 17.6%
Retail trade 25 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.9%
Finance and insurance 9 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 2.7%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%

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 29054 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 29054 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 29054 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 29054 ranks #2 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
29070 Leesville, SC 15,330 4.7 mi
29072 Lexington, SC 49,566 7.2 mi
29073 Lexington, SC 40,775 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lexington County

29072 standard
Lexington, SC
Pop: 49,566
29073 standard
Lexington, SC
Pop: 40,775
29212 standard
Columbia, SC
Pop: 28,798
29169 standard
West Columbia, SC
Pop: 22,845
29170 standard
West Columbia, SC
Pop: 19,988
29036 standard
Chapin, SC
Pop: 19,140

Related Areas

Lexington County Gilbert, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29054 in? ▼
ZIP code 29054 (Gilbert) is located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lexington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lexington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29054? ▼
ZIP code 29054 in Gilbert, SC has a population of 9,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29054? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29054 is $91,099, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29054? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29054 is $283,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29054? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29054 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29054? ▼
ZIP code 29054 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 1,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29054? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29054 are: Construction (43), Other services (except public administration) (33), Retail trade (25). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29054? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29054 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 29054? ▼
In ZIP code 29054, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 29054? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29054 is 31.4 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 29054? ▼
In ZIP code 29054, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29054? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29054 is 10.5% 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.