Ehrhardt, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29081
Bamberg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,352
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $38,147
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ehrhardt 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
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29081 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29081 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, South Carolina, home to just 1,352 residents across 208.0 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29081 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,147 (40% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,409. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,700 (53% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $638; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Bamberg County, so 29081 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 29081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ehrhardt, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29081.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 29081, Ehrhardt, 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
1,352
Population
208.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29081?
60.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$38,147
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$30,409
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29081 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Ehrhardt, 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)
$38,147 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
725housing units
725
Total Housing Units
579
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,700
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$638
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 29081, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,367,000.
30
Businesses
230
Employees
$10.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 29081 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29003
Bamberg (29003)
6,989 residents
- 29081 1,352
Ehrhardt (29081)
1,352 residents
- 29843 1,291
Olar (29843)
1,291 residents
- 29082 572
Lodge (29082)
572 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29081 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29081 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29003
Bamberg (29003)
$52,624 median income
- 29082
Lodge (29082)
$42,833 median income
- 29081
Ehrhardt (29081)
$38,147 median income
- 29843
Olar (29843)
$35,986 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29081 ranks #3 of 4 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 29081, 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 (1,352 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 29081 in?
ZIP code 29081 (Ehrhardt) is located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Bamberg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bamberg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29081?
ZIP code 29081 in Ehrhardt, SC has a population of 1,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29081?
The median household income in ZIP 29081 is $38,147, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29081?
The median home value in ZIP 29081 is $105,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29081 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29081?
ZIP code 29081 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29081?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29081 are: Retail trade (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29081?
In ZIP code 29081, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 29081?
In ZIP code 29081, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29081?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29081 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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