Lugoff, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29078
Kershaw County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,293
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,727
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lugoff pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29078 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 29078 (Lugoff, SC) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.0 in 2023 to 214.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lugoff, Kershaw County, South Carolina, home to 15,293 residents across 321.3 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29078 reports a modest median household income of $67,727 (6% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,488. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $207,700 (8% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,018; 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kershaw County, so 29078 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 29078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lugoff, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29078.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 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 29078, Lugoff, 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
15,293
Population
321.3
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29078?
40.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$67,727
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$31,488
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29078 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Lugoff, 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)
$67,727 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
6,946housing units
6,946
Total Housing Units
6,300
Occupied Units
646
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,018
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29078 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 143 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 162 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 209 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 215 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 29078, employing approximately 5,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $271,215,000.
319
Businesses
5,011
Employees
$271.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
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 29078 vs 29045 →
ZIP 29078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29020
Camden (29020)
22,463 residents
- 29045
Elgin (29045)
21,871 residents
- 29078
Lugoff (29078)
15,293 residents
- 29207
Columbia (29207)
11,592 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29078 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29045
Elgin (29045)
$87,366 median income
- 29078
Lugoff (29078)
$67,727 median income
- 29020
Camden (29020)
$64,648 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29078 ranks #2 of 3 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 29078, 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 (15,293 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 29078 in?
ZIP code 29078 (Lugoff) is located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Kershaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kershaw-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29078?
ZIP code 29078 in Lugoff, SC has a population of 15,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29078?
The median household income in ZIP 29078 is $67,727, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29078?
The median home value in ZIP 29078 is $207,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29078 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29078?
ZIP code 29078 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 5,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29078?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29078 are: Construction (55), Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29078?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29078 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 29078?
In ZIP code 29078, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 29078?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29078 is 28.1 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 29078?
In ZIP code 29078, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29078 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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