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Winnsboro, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29180

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

14,267
18/sq mi
$43,330
Median income
$121,000
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29180 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29180 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 788.2 square miles in Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina. The area is home to 14,267 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 29180 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29180 sits at $43,330 (32% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $27,471. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $121,000 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $946 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29180 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 29180 sits relative to South Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29180

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29180.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29180, Winnsboro, 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

14,267

Population

788.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29180?

44.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 37.4%
African American 57.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$43,330

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$27,471

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29180 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,330 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,566

Total Housing Units

5,152

Occupied Units

1,414

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$121,000

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$946

Median Rent

1983

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

-3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29180 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 145
2021 +3.6% 150
2022 +14.9% 172
2023 +8.6% 187
2024 -3.5% 180

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 198 business establishments in ZIP 29180, employing approximately 2,035 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,232,000.

198

Businesses

2,035

Employees

$77.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 28 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 20 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.6%
Construction 15 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.6%
Finance and insurance 12 6.1%
Manufacturing 11 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.5%
Information 5 2.5%
Educational services 5 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29180 in? ▼
ZIP code 29180 (Winnsboro) is located in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29180? ▼
ZIP code 29180 in Winnsboro, SC has a population of 14,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29180? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29180 is $43,330, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29180? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29180 is $121,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29180? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29180 is African American at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29180? ▼
ZIP code 29180 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 2,035 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29180? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29180 are: Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (28), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29180? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29180 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 29180? ▼
In ZIP code 29180, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 29180? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29180 is 29.7 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 29180? ▼
In ZIP code 29180, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29180? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29180 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Winnsboro, SC

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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