Union, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29379
Union County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,186
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,879
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29379 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 29379 (Union, SC) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.8 in 2023 to 230.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29379 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union, Union County, South Carolina, home to 19,186 residents across 661.6 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29379 reports a modest median household income of $40,879 (36% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,983. The poverty rate is 23.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,900 (51% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $811; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Union County, so 29379 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 29379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29379.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 28
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 23
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance 22
Finance and insurance
22 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 29379, Union, 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
19,186
Population
661.6
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29379?
44.7
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.6%
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?
$40,879
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$25,983
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29379 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Union, 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)
$40,879 10th percentile higher than 10% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,819housing units
8,819
Total Housing Units
7,786
Occupied Units
1,033
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,900
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$811
Median Rent
1971
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29379 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.3% | 143 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 162 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 197 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 223 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 230 |
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 320 business establishments in ZIP 29379, employing approximately 3,759 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,502,000.
320
Businesses
3,759
Employees
$155.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 83 | 25.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 17 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.5% |
| Information | 7 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 29379 vs 29321 →
ZIP 29379 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29379
Union (29379)
19,186 residents
- 29353 4,174
Jonesville (29353)
4,174 residents
- 29321 2,596
Buffalo (29321)
2,596 residents
- 29364 592
Lockhart (29364)
592 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29379 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29353
Jonesville (29353)
$64,494 median income
- 29379
Union (29379)
$40,879 median income
- 29321
Buffalo (29321)
$34,464 median income
- 29364 $25,089
Lockhart (29364)
$25,089 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29379 ranks #2 of 4 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 29379, 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 (19,186 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 29379 in?
ZIP code 29379 (Union) is located in Union County, South Carolina. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29379?
ZIP code 29379 in Union, SC has a population of 19,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29379?
The median household income in ZIP 29379 is $40,879, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29379?
The median home value in ZIP 29379 is $109,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29379?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29379 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29379?
ZIP code 29379 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 3,759 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29379?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29379 are: Retail trade (83), Other services (except public administration) (61), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29379?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29379 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 29379?
In ZIP code 29379, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 29379?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29379 is 26.1 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 29379?
In ZIP code 29379, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29379?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29379 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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