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
$59,317
Median income
$151,100
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 178.8 square miles in Pelion, Lexington County, South Carolina. The area is home to 7,617 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 29123 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29123 sits at $59,317 (7% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,985. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $151,100 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29123 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lexington County, so you can benchmark 29123 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 29123

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29123.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29123, Pelion, SC · 2023 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

7,617

Population

178.8

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29123?

37.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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

$28,985

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29123 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,317 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,402

Total Housing Units

3,000

Occupied Units

402

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$151,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
29073 Lexington, SC 40,775 8.9 mi

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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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