PlainZIP

Olanta, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29114

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

2,190
23/sq mi
$56,579
Median income
$116,000
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29114 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29114 covers 96.1 square miles in Olanta, Florence County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,190 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29114 reports a modest median household income of $56,579 (11% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,227. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.9%. The typical home here is valued at $116,000 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $852 monthly, and 67.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 29114 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Florence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29114

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olanta, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29114.

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 29114, Olanta, 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

2,190

Population

96.1

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29114?

37.9

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 36.1%
African American 60.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$56,579

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$28,227

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29114 ranks nationally

Olanta, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,579 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

870

Total Housing Units

664

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$116,000

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$852

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 29114, employing approximately 196 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,287,000.

31

Businesses

196

Employees

$8.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 25.8%
Construction 6 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.7%

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 29114 vs 29162 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
29162 Turbeville, SC 4,122 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Florence County

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Pop: 43,220
29505 standard
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Pop: 24,279
29506 standard
Florence, SC
Pop: 20,960
29560 standard
Lake City, SC
Pop: 13,664
29161 standard
Timmonsville, SC
Pop: 11,383
29541 standard
Effingham, SC
Pop: 9,465

Related Areas

Florence County Olanta, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29114 in? ▼
ZIP code 29114 (Olanta) is located in Florence County, South Carolina. Florence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/florence-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29114? ▼
ZIP code 29114 in Olanta, SC has a population of 2,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29114? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29114 is $56,579, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29114? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29114 is $116,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29114? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29114 is African American at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29114? ▼
ZIP code 29114 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29114? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29114 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (6), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29114? ▼
In ZIP code 29114, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 29114? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29114 is 30.2 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 29114? ▼
In ZIP code 29114, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29114? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29114 is 15.2% 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.