New Zion, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29111

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

1,632
10/sq mi
$76,250
Median income
$125,500
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Zion pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 168.2 square miles in New Zion, Clarendon County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,632 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 29111 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29111 sits at $76,250 (20% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,347. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $125,500 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Clarendon County, so you can benchmark 29111 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 →

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 29111, New Zion, 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

1,632

Population

168.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29111?

41.6

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.2%
African American 37.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$76,250

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$43,347

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29111 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,250 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

603

Total Housing Units

513

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$125,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$942

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 5 business establishments in ZIP 29111, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,135,000.

5

Businesses

27

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 60.0%

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 29111 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 29111 ranks #2 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 29111 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 29111 ranks the highest of 3 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
29162 Turbeville, SC 4,122 7.0 mi
29051 Gable, SC 951 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29111 in?
ZIP code 29111 (New Zion) is located in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Clarendon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarendon-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29111?
ZIP code 29111 in New Zion, SC has a population of 1,632 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29111?
The median household income in ZIP 29111 is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29111?
The median home value in ZIP 29111 is $125,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29111 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29111?
ZIP code 29111 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29111?
In ZIP code 29111, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 29111?
In ZIP code 29111, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29111 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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