PlainZIP

Lynchburg, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29080

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

3,240
10/sq mi
$36,467
Median income
$105,100
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29080 covers 341.1 square miles in Lynchburg, Lee County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,240 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29080 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,467 (43% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,621. 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Housing costs here run $105,100 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $825 a month; 82.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 29080 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 29080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynchburg, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29080.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29080, Lynchburg, 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

3,240

Population

341.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29080?

48.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 28.0%
African American 67.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$36,467

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$31,621

Per Capita Income

36.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29080 ranks nationally

Lynchburg, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,467 4th percentile higher than 4% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,327

Total Housing Units

1,051

Occupied Units

276

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$105,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 29080, employing approximately 70 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,978,000.

17

Businesses

70

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 17.6%
Retail trade 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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 29080 vs 29104 →

ZIP 29080 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 29080 ranks #3 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 29080 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 29080 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
29104 Mayesville, SC 1,531 7.6 mi
29046 Elliott, SC 237 7.9 mi
29051 Gable, SC 951 10.4 mi
29162 Turbeville, SC 4,122 9.6 mi
29161 Timmonsville, SC 11,383 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

29010 standard
Bishopville, SC
Pop: 13,491
29046 standard
Elliott, SC
Pop: 237

Related Areas

Lee County Lynchburg, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29080 in? ▼
ZIP code 29080 (Lynchburg) is located in Lee County, South Carolina. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29080? ▼
ZIP code 29080 in Lynchburg, SC has a population of 3,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29080 is $36,467, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29080 is $105,100, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29080 is African American at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29080? ▼
ZIP code 29080 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 70 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29080 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29080? ▼
In ZIP code 29080, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 29080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29080 is 33.0 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 29080? ▼
In ZIP code 29080, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29080 is 36.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.