Vance, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29163
Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,975
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $33,971
- Median income Below-median income area
- $68,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vance pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29163 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29163 covers 76.8 square miles in Vance, Orangeburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,975 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29163 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,971 (47% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,837. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $68,000 (70% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 70.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29163 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 29163
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vance, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29163.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 29163, Vance, 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
1,975
Population
76.8
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29163?
45.2
Median Age
58.5%
Male
41.5%
Female
0.6%
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?
$33,971
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$19,837
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29163 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Vance, 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)
$33,971 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
852housing units
852
Total Housing Units
604
Occupied Units
248
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$68,000
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 29163, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,792,000.
16
Businesses
80
Employees
$1.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 31.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 18.8% |
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 29163 vs 29059 →
ZIP 29163 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29148
Summerton (29148)
6,230 residents
- 29059
Holly Hill (29059)
6,068 residents
- 29142
Santee (29142)
4,890 residents
- 29048
Eutawville (29048)
4,864 residents
- 29047
Elloree (29047)
3,683 residents
- 29163 1,975
Vance (29163)
1,975 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29163 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29163 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29148
Summerton (29148)
$56,300 median income
- 29142
Santee (29142)
$54,028 median income
- 29047
Elloree (29047)
$48,571 median income
- 29048
Eutawville (29048)
$41,774 median income
- 29059
Holly Hill (29059)
$38,698 median income
- 29163
Vance (29163)
$33,971 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29163 ranks #6 of 6 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 29163, 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 (1,975 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 29163 in?
ZIP code 29163 (Vance) 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 29163?
ZIP code 29163 in Vance, SC has a population of 1,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29163?
The median household income in ZIP 29163 is $33,971, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29163?
The median home value in ZIP 29163 is $68,000, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29163?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29163 is African American at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29163?
ZIP code 29163 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29163?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29163 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29163?
In ZIP code 29163, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 29163?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29163 is 34.8 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 29163?
In ZIP code 29163, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29163?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29163 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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