Saint Matthews, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29135
Calhoun County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,919
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,396
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Matthews pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29135 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29135 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Matthews, Calhoun County, South Carolina, home to 8,919 residents across 498.3 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29135 reports a modest median household income of $49,396 (23% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,345. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,100 (26% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,043; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Calhoun County, so 29135 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 29135
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Matthews, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29135.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 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 29135, Saint Matthews, 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
8,919
Population
498.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29135?
45.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$49,396
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$30,345
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29135 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Saint Matthews, 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)
$49,396 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
4,033housing units
4,033
Total Housing Units
3,579
Occupied Units
454
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,100
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,043
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 29135, employing approximately 1,369 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,320,000.
144
Businesses
1,369
Employees
$45.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 13.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.1% |
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 29135 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29118
Orangeburg (29118)
15,861 residents
- 29135
Saint Matthews (29135)
8,919 residents
- 29052 2,021
Gadsden (29052)
2,021 residents
- 29030 1,967
Cameron (29030)
1,967 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29135 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29135 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29030
Cameron (29030)
$80,313 median income
- 29118
Orangeburg (29118)
$64,167 median income
- 29052
Gadsden (29052)
$52,775 median income
- 29135
Saint Matthews (29135)
$49,396 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29135 ranks #4 of 4 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 29135, 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 (8,919 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 29135 in?
ZIP code 29135 (Saint Matthews) is located in Calhoun County, South Carolina. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29135?
ZIP code 29135 in Saint Matthews, SC has a population of 8,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29135?
The median household income in ZIP 29135 is $49,396, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29135?
The median home value in ZIP 29135 is $167,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29135?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29135 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29135?
ZIP code 29135 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29135?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29135 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29135?
In ZIP code 29135, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 29135?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29135 is 27.3 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 29135?
In ZIP code 29135, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29135?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29135 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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