Springfield, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29146

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

1,767
11/sq mi
$34,318
Median income
$79,600
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.1 square miles in Springfield, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,767 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 29146 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29146 sits at $34,318 (46% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,200. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $79,600 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orangeburg County, so you can benchmark 29146 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 →

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 29146, Springfield, 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

1,767

Population

165.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29146?

46.7

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 37.4%
African American 61.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$34,318

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$29,200

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29146 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,318 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

621

Total Housing Units

510

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$79,600

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$843

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 29146, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $969,000.

14

Businesses

49

Employees

$969K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 35.7%
Retail trade 3 21.4%

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 29146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29146 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29146 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29137 Salley, SC 2,539 6.5 mi
29817 Blackville, SC 4,913 9.7 mi
29826 Elko, SC 164 10.2 mi
29853 Williston, SC 6,580 10.3 mi
29164 Wagener, SC 4,690 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29146 in?
ZIP code 29146 (Springfield) is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Orangeburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orangeburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29146?
ZIP code 29146 in Springfield, SC has a population of 1,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29146?
The median household income in ZIP 29146 is $34,318, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29146?
The median home value in ZIP 29146 is $79,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29146 is African American at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29146?
ZIP code 29146 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29146?
In ZIP code 29146, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29146?
In ZIP code 29146, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29146 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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