Pinewood, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29125

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

3,072
11/sq mi
$62,778
Median income
$117,900
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pinewood pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 274.3 square miles in Pinewood, Sumter County, South Carolina. The area is home to 3,072 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 29125 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29125 sits at $62,778 (2% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,716. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 15.8%. On housing, the median home value is $117,900 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 29125 sits relative to South Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 29125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29125.

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 29125, Pinewood, 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

3,072

Population

274.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29125?

39.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 41.7%
African American 56.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$62,778

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$28,716

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29125 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,778 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,224

Total Housing Units

998

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$117,900

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 29125, employing approximately 204 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,742,000.

28

Businesses

204

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 21.4%
Retail trade 5 17.9%
Construction 4 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29125 in?
ZIP code 29125 (Pinewood) is located in Sumter County, South Carolina. Sumter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sumter-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29125?
ZIP code 29125 in Pinewood, SC has a population of 3,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29125?
The median household income in ZIP 29125 is $62,778, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29125?
The median home value in ZIP 29125 is $117,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29125 is African American at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29125?
ZIP code 29125 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29125 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29125?
In ZIP code 29125, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 29125?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29125 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 29125?
In ZIP code 29125, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29125 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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