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ZIP Code 29117

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

1,160
5,036/sq mi

ZIP code 29117 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, home to just 1,160 residents across 0.2 square miles, a density of 5,036 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29117, but per-capita income is $7,673. Local economic indicators show a - poverty rate alongside 20.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and - of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Education and household profile round out the picture: - of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orangeburg County, letting you compare 29117 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 29117, 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

1,160

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

5,036

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29117?

19.5

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 27.9%
African American 70.4%
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 1.7%

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?

$7,673

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 29117, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,760,000.

9

Businesses

153

Employees

$8.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 33.3%

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 29117 vs 29115 →

ZIP 29117 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 29117 ranks #5 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 Code City Population Distance
29115 Orangeburg, SC 31,128 1.4 mi
29118 Orangeburg, SC 15,861 5.6 mi
29039 Cordova, SC 4,215 6.7 mi
29133 Rowesville, SC 1,044 10.0 mi
29038 Cope, SC 2,445 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29117 in?
ZIP code 29117 (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 29117?
ZIP code 29117 in Orangeburg, SC has a population of 1,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29117 is African American at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29117?
ZIP code 29117 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.