Orangeburg, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29115

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

31,128
92/sq mi
$37,751
Median income
$102,000
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orangeburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29115 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29115 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 338.0 square miles in Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 31,128 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 29115 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29115 sits at $37,751 (41% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,727. The poverty rate stands at 31.3% and the unemployment rate at 13.1%. On housing, the median home value is $102,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $826 per month, and 50.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29115 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orangeburg County, so you can benchmark 29115 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29115.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29115, Orangeburg, 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

31,128

Population

338.0

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29115?

36.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 21.5%
African American 74.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$37,751

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$22,727

Per Capita Income

31.3%

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29115 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,751 5th percentile higher than 5% 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

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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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,807

Total Housing Units

10,410

Occupied Units

3,397

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.8%
Renter 49.2%

$102,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$826

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+22.7%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29115 have increased 22.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 132
2021 +9.4% 144
2022 +14.7% 165
2023 -1.6% 163
2024 +22.7% 200

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 708 business establishments in ZIP 29115, employing approximately 11,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $490,602,000.

708

Businesses

11,784

Employees

$490.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 174 24.6%
Health care and social assistance 87 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 81 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 76 10.7%
Finance and insurance 52 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 6.2%
Manufacturing 39 5.5%
Wholesale trade 34 4.8%
Construction 28 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 2.4%
Educational services 11 1.6%
Information 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 29115 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 29115 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29115 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 29115 ranks #4 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
29117 Orangeburg, SC 1,160 1.4 mi
29039 Cordova, SC 4,215 5.5 mi
29118 Orangeburg, SC 15,861 6.9 mi
29133 Rowesville, SC 1,044 8.6 mi
29038 Cope, SC 2,445 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29115 in?
ZIP code 29115 (Orangeburg) 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 29115?
ZIP code 29115 in Orangeburg, SC has a population of 31,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29115?
The median household income in ZIP 29115 is $37,751, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29115?
The median home value in ZIP 29115 is $102,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29115 is African American at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29115?
ZIP code 29115 has 708 business establishments employing approximately 11,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29115 are: Retail trade (174), Health care and social assistance (87), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29115 increased by 22.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 29115?
In ZIP code 29115, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 29115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29115 is 27.2 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 29115?
In ZIP code 29115, approximately 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29115 is 31.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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