PlainZIP

Timmonsville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29161

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

11,383
33/sq mi
$50,517
Median income
$142,700
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29161 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29161 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Timmonsville, Florence County, South Carolina, home to 11,383 residents across 349.2 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29161 reports a modest median household income of $50,517 (21% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,833. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $142,700 (37% below the state average), median rent at $865 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29161, plus 6 more within Florence County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 29161

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Timmonsville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29161.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29161, Timmonsville, 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

11,383

Population

349.2

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29161?

44.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 37.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$50,517

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$29,833

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29161 ranks nationally

Timmonsville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,517 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,037

Total Housing Units

4,060

Occupied Units

977

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$142,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1986

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2023)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29161 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.7% 132
2020 +5.7% 139
2021 +8.7% 151
2022 +22.5% 186
2023 +2.5% 190

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 29161, employing approximately 4,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $378,752,000.

135

Businesses

4,525

Employees

$378.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 22.2%
Construction 19 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 19 14.1%
Manufacturing 14 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 12 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.4%
Wholesale trade 6 4.4%
Finance and insurance 4 3.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.2%

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 29161 vs 29501 →

ZIP 29161 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 29161 ranks #2 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 29161 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 29161 ranks #2 of 3 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
29501 Florence, SC 43,220 9.6 mi
29080 Lynchburg, SC 3,240 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Florence County

29501 standard
Florence, SC
Pop: 43,220
29505 standard
Florence, SC
Pop: 24,279
29506 standard
Florence, SC
Pop: 20,960
29560 standard
Lake City, SC
Pop: 13,664
29541 standard
Effingham, SC
Pop: 9,465
29555 standard
Johnsonville, SC
Pop: 6,440

Related Areas

Florence County Timmonsville, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29161 in? ▼
ZIP code 29161 (Timmonsville) is located in Florence County, South Carolina. Florence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/florence-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29161? ▼
ZIP code 29161 in Timmonsville, SC has a population of 11,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29161? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29161 is $50,517, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29161? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29161 is $142,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29161? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29161 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29161? ▼
ZIP code 29161 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 4,525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29161? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29161 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29161? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29161 increased by 2.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 29161? ▼
In ZIP code 29161, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 29161? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29161 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29161? ▼
In ZIP code 29161, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29161? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29161 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.