Jenkinsville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29065

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

677
11/sq mi
$49,225
Median income
$98,100
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jenkinsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29065 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.7 square miles in Jenkinsville, Fairfield County, South Carolina. The area is home to 677 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 29065 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29065 sits at $49,225 (23% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,771. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $98,100 (57% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29065 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 29065 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 29065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29065.

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 29065, Jenkinsville, 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

677

Population

62.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29065?

40.4

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 16.5%
African American 80.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,225

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$31,771

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29065 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,225 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

363

Total Housing Units

296

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$98,100

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 29065, employing approximately 1,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,292,000.

38

Businesses

1,237

Employees

$136.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 47.4%
Utilities 9 23.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%

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 29065 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 29065 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 29065 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 29065 ranks #5 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
29122 Peak, SC 54 3.6 mi
29126 Pomaria, SC 2,267 7.7 mi
29075 Little Mountain, SC 2,963 7.4 mi
29063 Irmo, SC 32,717 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29065 in?
ZIP code 29065 (Jenkinsville) is located in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29065?
ZIP code 29065 in Jenkinsville, SC has a population of 677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29065?
The median household income in ZIP 29065 is $49,225, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29065?
The median home value in ZIP 29065 is $98,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29065?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29065 is African American at 80.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29065?
ZIP code 29065 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 1,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29065?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29065 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Utilities (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29065?
In ZIP code 29065, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29065?
In ZIP code 29065, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29065?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29065 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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