North, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29112
Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,712
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,195
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29112 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29112 covers 300.1 square miles in North, Orangeburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,712 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29112 reports a modest median household income of $50,195 (21% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,452. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,700 (59% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $682; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29112 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 29112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29112.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 29112, North, 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
4,712
Population
300.1
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29112?
42.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$50,195
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$31,452
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29112 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
North, 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)
$50,195 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
2,069housing units
2,069
Total Housing Units
1,683
Occupied Units
386
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,700
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$682
Median Rent
1983
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
+22.7%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29112 have increased 22.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.7% | 135 |
| 2020 | -11.0% | 120 |
| 2021 | +31.3% | 158 |
| 2022 | +22.7% | 193 |
| 2024 | – | 216 |
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 50 business establishments in ZIP 29112, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,975,000.
50
Businesses
206
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 28.0% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 22.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 20.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 6.0% |
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 29112 vs 29107 →
ZIP 29112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29160
Swansea (29160)
8,255 residents
- 29112
North (29112)
4,712 residents
- 29107 3,166
Neeses (29107)
3,166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29112 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29160
Swansea (29160)
$61,964 median income
- 29112
North (29112)
$50,195 median income
- 29107
Neeses (29107)
$47,399 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29112 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 29112, 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 (4,712 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 29112 in?
ZIP code 29112 (North) is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Orangeburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orangeburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29112?
ZIP code 29112 in North, SC has a population of 4,712 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29112?
The median household income in ZIP 29112 is $50,195, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29112?
The median home value in ZIP 29112 is $91,700, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29112 is White at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29112?
ZIP code 29112 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29112 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (11), Construction (10). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29112 increased by 22.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 29112?
In ZIP code 29112, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 29112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29112 is 35.6 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 29112?
In ZIP code 29112, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29112 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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