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 Moderate-density area
- $37,751
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29115 (Orangeburg, SC) rose +22.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.7 in 2023 to 199.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, with 31,128 residents across 338.0 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29115 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,751 (41% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,727. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,000 (55% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $826; owner occupancy is 50.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29115 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 29115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orangeburg, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29115.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
174 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Finance and insurance 52
Finance and insurance
52 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 29115, Orangeburg, 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
31,128
Population
338.0
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29115?
36.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$37,751
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$22,727
Per Capita Income
31.3%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29115 ranks nationally
Orangeburg, SC 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,807housing units
13,807
Total Housing Units
10,410
Occupied Units
3,397
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$826
Median Rent
1976
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)
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29115 vs 29117 →
ZIP 29115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29115
Orangeburg (29115)
31,128 residents
- 29118
Orangeburg (29118)
15,861 residents
- 29039 4,215
Cordova (29039)
4,215 residents
- 29038 2,445
Cope (29038)
2,445 residents
- 29117 1,160
Orangeburg (29117)
1,160 residents
- 29133 1,044
Rowesville (29133)
1,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29115 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29118
Orangeburg (29118)
$64,167 median income
- 29039
Cordova (29039)
$53,382 median income
- 29038
Cope (29038)
$43,563 median income
- 29115
Orangeburg (29115)
$37,751 median income
- 29133
Rowesville (29133)
$36,987 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29115, 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 (31,128 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 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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