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ZIP Code 29379

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 14, 2026

19,186
29/sq mi: $40,879
Median income: $109,900
Median home value: 14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 29379 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 661.6 square miles in Union, Union County, South Carolina. The area is home to 19,186 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 29379 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29379 sits at $40,879 (36% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,983. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $109,900 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29379 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 29379 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 29379

Retail trade

83
Other services (except public administration)

61
Accommodation and food services

28
Health care and social assistance

23
Finance and insurance

22

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29379, Union, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 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

19,186

Population

661.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29379?

44.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%

African American 31.5%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$25,983

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29379 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,879 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,819

Total Housing Units

7,786

Occupied Units

1,033

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%

Renter 34.7%

$109,900

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$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

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 →

29379

19,186
29353

4,174
29321

2,596
29364

592

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29379 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29353

$64,494
29379

$40,879
29321

$34,464
29364

$25,089

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
29321	Buffalo, SC	2,596	8.0 mi
29353	Jonesville, SC	4,174	10.6 mi
29364	Lockhart, SC	592	10.1 mi

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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.