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Kinards, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29355

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

810
5/sq mi
$58,500
Median income
$118,000
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kinards pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29355 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kinards, Laurens County, South Carolina, home to just 810 residents across 176.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29355 reports a modest median household income of $58,500 (8% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,155. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $118,000 (48% below the state average), median rent at $782 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Laurens County, letting you compare 29355 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 29355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kinards, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29355.

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 29355, Kinards, 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

810

Population

176.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29355?

52.7

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 59.9%
African American 26.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$58,500

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$28,155

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29355 ranks nationally

Kinards, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,500 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

364

Total Housing Units

364

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$118,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 29355, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,527,000.

13

Businesses

146

Employees

$12.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 30.8%
Manufacturing 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 29355 vs 29351 →

ZIP 29355 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 29355 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 29355 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 29355 ranks #3 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
29351 Joanna, SC 1,563 4.8 mi
29145 Silverstreet, SC 837 9.8 mi
29325 Clinton, SC 15,222 8.8 mi
29108 Newberry, SC 20,469 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Laurens County

29360 standard
Laurens, SC
Pop: 20,977
29325 standard
Clinton, SC
Pop: 15,222
29645 standard
Gray Court, SC
Pop: 9,982
29692 standard
Ware Shoals, SC
Pop: 4,856
29384 standard
Waterloo, SC
Pop: 3,945
29332 standard
Cross Hill, SC
Pop: 2,435

Related Areas

Laurens County Kinards, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29355 in? ▼
ZIP code 29355 (Kinards) is located in Laurens County, South Carolina. Laurens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laurens-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29355? ▼
ZIP code 29355 in Kinards, SC has a population of 810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29355? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29355 is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29355? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29355 is $118,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29355? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29355 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29355? ▼
ZIP code 29355 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29355? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29355 are: Construction (4), Manufacturing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29355? ▼
In ZIP code 29355, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 29355? ▼
In ZIP code 29355, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29355? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29355 is 11.7% 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.