Orangeburg, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29118

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

15,861
79/sq mi: $64,167
Median income: $176,600
Median home value: 35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orangeburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 37th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 79
people per sq mi: 64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.8 square miles in Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 15,861 residents, producing a population density of 79 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 29118 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29118 sits at $64,167 (1% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,278. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $176,600 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,016 per month, and 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orangeburg County, so you can benchmark 29118 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 29118

Health care and social assistance

74
Accommodation and food services

45
Retail trade

41
Other services (except public administration)

37
Real estate and rental and leasing

16

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29118, Orangeburg, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

15,861

Population

201.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29118?

41.9

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 29.7%

African American 63.9%

Asian 2.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$64,167

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$33,278

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29118 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,167 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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 57.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,880

Total Housing Units

6,146

Occupied Units

734

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%

Renter 35.6%

$176,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,016

Median Rent

1987

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29118 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+2.6%	137
2021	+10.0%	151
2022	+12.7%	170
2023	+2.4%	174
2024	+15.1%	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 315 business establishments in ZIP 29118, employing approximately 6,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $259,223,000.

315

Businesses

6,225

Employees

$259.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Health care and social assistance	74	23.5%
Accommodation and food services	45	14.3%
Retail trade	41	13.0%
Other services (except public administration)	37	11.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	16	5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	16	5.1%
Transportation and warehousing	15	4.8%
Construction	13	4.1%
Finance and insurance	13	4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	13	4.1%
Wholesale trade	8	2.5%
Information	7	2.2%
Manufacturing	5	1.6%
Educational services	4	1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises	3	0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	0.9%

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 29118 vs 29117 →

29115

31,128
29118

15,861
29135

8,919
29117

1,160

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29118 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29118

$64,167
29135

$49,396
29115

$37,751

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29118 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
29117	Orangeburg, SC	1,160	5.6 mi
29115	Orangeburg, SC	31,128	6.9 mi
29135	Saint Matthews, SC	8,919	10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29118 in? ▼

ZIP code 29118 (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 29118? ▼

ZIP code 29118 in Orangeburg, SC has a population of 15,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 29118? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 29118 is $64,167, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 29118? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 29118 is $176,600, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29118? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 29118 is African American at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 29118? ▼

ZIP code 29118 has 315 business establishments employing approximately 6,225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 29118? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29118 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Accommodation and food services (45), Retail trade (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 29118? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29118 increased by 15.1% 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 29118? ▼

In ZIP code 29118, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 29118? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29118 is 27.7 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 29118? ▼

In ZIP code 29118, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29118? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 29118 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.