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 Moderate-density area
- $91,099
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29054 (Gilbert, SC) fell -9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.6 in 2023 to 232.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,002. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $283,500 (25% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 89.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $913.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29054 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 29054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbert, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29054.
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29054?
42.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.9%
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?
$91,099
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$42,002
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29054 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Gilbert, 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)
$91,099 Top 10% higher than 90% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,158housing units
5,158
Total Housing Units
4,319
Occupied Units
839
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,500
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29054 vs 29070 →
ZIP 29054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29072
Lexington (29072)
49,566 residents
- 29073
Lexington (29073)
40,775 residents
- 29070 15,330
Leesville (29070)
15,330 residents
- 29054 9,612
Gilbert (29054)
9,612 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29054 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29072
Lexington (29072)
$106,382 median income
- 29054
Gilbert (29054)
$91,099 median income
- 29073
Lexington (29073)
$77,229 median income
- 29070
Leesville (29070)
$65,865 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29054, 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 (9,612 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 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.
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