Swansea, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29160
Lexington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,255
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,964
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Swansea pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29160 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29160 (Swansea, SC) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.4 in 2023 to 223.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29160 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Swansea, Lexington County, South Carolina, home to 8,255 residents across 303.5 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29160 reports a modest median household income of $61,964 (3% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,157. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,500 (35% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $976; owner occupancy is 85.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29160 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 29160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Swansea, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29160.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
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 29160, Swansea, 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
8,255
Population
303.5
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29160?
45.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.3%
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?
$61,964
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$31,157
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29160 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Swansea, 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)
$61,964 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
3,551housing units
3,551
Total Housing Units
3,037
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$976
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29160 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.9% | 148 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 154 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 187 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 217 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 224 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 29160, employing approximately 1,724 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,822,000.
116
Businesses
1,724
Employees
$114.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.3% |
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 29160 vs 29053 →
ZIP 29160 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29053
Gaston (29053)
18,830 residents
- 29160
Swansea (29160)
8,255 residents
- 29112 4,712
North (29112)
4,712 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29160 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29160 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29160
Swansea (29160)
$61,964 median income
- 29053
Gaston (29053)
$56,703 median income
- 29112
North (29112)
$50,195 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29160 ranks the highest 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 29160, 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 (8,255 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 29160 in?
ZIP code 29160 (Swansea) 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 29160?
ZIP code 29160 in Swansea, SC has a population of 8,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29160?
The median household income in ZIP 29160 is $61,964, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29160?
The median home value in ZIP 29160 is $147,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29160 is White at 74.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29160?
ZIP code 29160 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29160 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29160?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29160 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 29160?
In ZIP code 29160, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 29160?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29160 is 32.3 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 29160?
In ZIP code 29160, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29160 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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