Orangeburg, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29118
Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,861
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29118 (Orangeburg, SC) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.1 in 2023 to 200.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, home to 15,861 residents across 201.8 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29118 reports a modest median household income of $64,167 (1% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,278. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,600 (22% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,016; owner occupancy is 64.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29118 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 29118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orangeburg, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29118.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 16
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 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 29118, 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
15,861
Population
201.8
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29118?
41.9
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
4.8%
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?
$64,167
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$33,278
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29118 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Orangeburg, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,167 Top 41% higher than 59% of 384 South Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,880housing units
6,880
Total Housing Units
6,146
Occupied Units
734
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,600
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
16
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 →
ZIP 29118 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
- 29135 8,919
Saint Matthews (29135)
8,919 residents
- 29117 1,160
Orangeburg (29117)
1,160 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29118 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29118 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
- 29135
Saint Matthews (29135)
$49,396 median income
- 29115
Orangeburg (29115)
$37,751 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29118, 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 (15,861 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 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.
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