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
$38,698
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 287.6 square miles in Holly Hill, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 6,068 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29059 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29059 sits at $38,698 (39% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,207. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $85,000 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $651 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orangeburg County, so you can benchmark 29059 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29059

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29059.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,068

Population

287.6

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29059?

45.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 37.1%
African American 55.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$26,207

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29059 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,698 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,880

Total Housing Units

2,071

Occupied Units

809

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$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

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ZIP 29059 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 29059 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29059 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 29059 ranks #4 of 5 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
29448 Harleyville, SC 2,356 5.9 mi
29163 Vance, SC 1,975 6.7 mi
29048 Eutawville, SC 4,864 8.1 mi
29142 Santee, SC 4,890 11.2 mi

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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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