Rembert, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29128
Sumter County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,866
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,571
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rembert pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29128 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29128 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rembert, Sumter County, South Carolina, home to 5,866 residents across 279.3 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29128 reports a modest median household income of $43,571 (32% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,343. The poverty rate is 23.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,200 (56% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,082; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sumter County, so 29128 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 →
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 29128, Rembert, 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
5,866
Population
279.3
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29128?
46.0
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$43,571
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$28,343
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29128 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Rembert, 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)
$43,571 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
2,101housing units
2,101
Total Housing Units
1,858
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,200
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,082
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 25 business establishments in ZIP 29128, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,288,000.
25
Businesses
177
Employees
$4.3M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 28.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 24.0% |
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 29128 vs 29040 →
ZIP 29128 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29040
Dalzell (29040)
8,767 residents
- 29128
Rembert (29128)
5,866 residents
- 29152 2,393
Shaw Afb (29152)
2,393 residents
- 29062 176
Horatio (29062)
176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29128 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29128 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29152
Shaw Afb (29152)
$73,592 median income
- 29040
Dalzell (29040)
$65,978 median income
- 29128
Rembert (29128)
$43,571 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29128 ranks #3 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 29128, 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 (5,866 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 29128 in?
ZIP code 29128 (Rembert) 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 29128?
ZIP code 29128 in Rembert, SC has a population of 5,866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29128?
The median household income in ZIP 29128 is $43,571, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29128?
The median home value in ZIP 29128 is $100,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29128?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29128 is African American at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29128?
ZIP code 29128 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29128?
In ZIP code 29128, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 29128?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29128 is 36.6 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 29128?
In ZIP code 29128, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29128?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29128 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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