Branchville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29432
Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,853
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,826
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Branchville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29432 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29432 covers 303.5 square miles in Branchville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,853 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29432 reports a modest median household income of $54,826 (14% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,114. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,900 (30% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $757; owner occupancy is 68.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orangeburg County, so 29432 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 29432
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Branchville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29432.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 29432, Branchville, 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
2,853
Population
303.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29432?
47.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$54,826
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$28,114
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29432 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Branchville, 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)
$54,826 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,269housing units
1,269
Total Housing Units
1,017
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,900
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$757
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 29432, employing approximately 179 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,270,000.
36
Businesses
179
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.3% |
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 29432 vs 29481 →
ZIP 29432 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29432
Branchville (29432)
2,853 residents
- 29481
Smoaks (29481)
1,841 residents
- 29471
Reevesville (29471)
1,537 residents
- 29133 1,044
Rowesville (29133)
1,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29432 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29432 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29432
Branchville (29432)
$54,826 median income
- 29481
Smoaks (29481)
$46,719 median income
- 29471
Reevesville (29471)
$38,500 median income
- 29133
Rowesville (29133)
$36,987 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29432 ranks the highest 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 29432, 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 (2,853 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 29432 in?
ZIP code 29432 (Branchville) 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 29432?
ZIP code 29432 in Branchville, SC has a population of 2,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29432?
The median household income in ZIP 29432 is $54,826, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29432?
The median home value in ZIP 29432 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29432?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29432 is White at 64.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29432?
ZIP code 29432 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29432?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29432 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29432?
In ZIP code 29432, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 29432?
In ZIP code 29432, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29432?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29432 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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