Holly Hill, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29059
Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,068
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $38,698
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holly Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29059 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holly Hill, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, home to 6,068 residents across 287.6 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29059 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,698 (39% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,207. The poverty rate is 21.3%, 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 $85,000 (62% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $651; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29059 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 29059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holly Hill, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29059.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction 10
Construction
10 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 29059, Holly Hill, 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
6,068
Population
287.6
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29059?
45.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$38,698
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$26,207
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29059 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Holly Hill, 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)
$38,698 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
2,880housing units
2,880
Total Housing Units
2,071
Occupied Units
809
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,000
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$651
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 29059, employing approximately 1,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,596,000.
107
Businesses
1,183
Employees
$60.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 24.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 10 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.7% |
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 29059 vs 29448 →
ZIP 29059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29059
Holly Hill (29059)
6,068 residents
- 29142
Santee (29142)
4,890 residents
- 29048
Eutawville (29048)
4,864 residents
- 29448 2,356
Harleyville (29448)
2,356 residents
- 29163 1,975
Vance (29163)
1,975 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29059 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29448
Harleyville (29448)
$71,967 median income
- 29142
Santee (29142)
$54,028 median income
- 29048
Eutawville (29048)
$41,774 median income
- 29059
Holly Hill (29059)
$38,698 median income
- 29163
Vance (29163)
$33,971 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29059 ranks #4 of 5 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 29059, 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 (6,068 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 29059 in?
ZIP code 29059 (Holly Hill) is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Orangeburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orangeburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29059?
ZIP code 29059 in Holly Hill, SC has a population of 6,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29059?
The median household income in ZIP 29059 is $38,698, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29059?
The median home value in ZIP 29059 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29059 is African American at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29059?
ZIP code 29059 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 1,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29059 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29059?
In ZIP code 29059, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 29059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29059 is 32.0 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 29059?
In ZIP code 29059, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29059 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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