Pelion, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29123
Lexington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,617
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,317
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pelion pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29123 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29123 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelion, Lexington County, South Carolina, home to 7,617 residents across 178.8 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29123 reports a modest median household income of $59,317 (7% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,985. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,100 (33% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $969; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29123 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 29123
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pelion, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29123.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 29123, Pelion, 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
7,617
Population
178.8
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29123?
37.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
7.2%
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?
$59,317
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$28,985
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29123 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Pelion, 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)
$59,317 Top 49% higher than 51% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina 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
3,402housing units
3,402
Total Housing Units
3,000
Occupied Units
402
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$969
Median Rent
1994
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
+24.8%
YoY Change (2022)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29123 have increased 24.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +9.7% | 150 |
| 2019 | +15.9% | 174 |
| 2020 | -5.9% | 163 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 185 |
| 2022 | +24.8% | 231 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 29123, employing approximately 512 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,127,000.
68
Businesses
512
Employees
$22.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 30.9% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 16.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.4% |
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 29123 vs 29073 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29073 | Lexington, SC | 40,775 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29123, 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 (7,617 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 29123 in?
ZIP code 29123 (Pelion) is located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lexington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lexington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29123?
ZIP code 29123 in Pelion, SC has a population of 7,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29123?
The median household income in ZIP 29123 is $59,317, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29123?
The median home value in ZIP 29123 is $151,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29123 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29123?
ZIP code 29123 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29123?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29123 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29123?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29123 increased by 24.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 29123?
In ZIP code 29123, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 29123?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29123 is 31.9 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 29123?
In ZIP code 29123, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29123 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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