Greeleyville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29056
Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,448
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,031
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greeleyville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29056 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29056 covers 269.0 square miles in Greeleyville, Williamsburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,448 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29056 reports a modest median household income of $47,031 (26% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,756. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,700 (63% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $962; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamsburg County, so 29056 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 29056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greeleyville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29056.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 29056, Greeleyville, 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
2,448
Population
269.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29056?
50.6
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$47,031
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$27,756
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29056 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Greeleyville, 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)
$47,031 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,160housing units
1,160
Total Housing Units
975
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,700
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$962
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 27 business establishments in ZIP 29056, employing approximately 276 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,076,000.
27
Businesses
276
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 33.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.1% |
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 29056 vs 29590 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29590 | Salters, SC | 3,677 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29056, 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 (2,448 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 29056 in?
ZIP code 29056 (Greeleyville) is located in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Williamsburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamsburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29056?
ZIP code 29056 in Greeleyville, SC has a population of 2,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29056?
The median household income in ZIP 29056 is $47,031, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29056?
The median home value in ZIP 29056 is $83,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29056 is African American at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29056?
ZIP code 29056 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29056 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29056?
In ZIP code 29056, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 29056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29056 is 31.3 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 29056?
In ZIP code 29056, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29056 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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