Georgetown, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29440
Georgetown County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,469
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,124
- Median income Below-median income area
- $172,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Georgetown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29440 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 29440 (Georgetown, SC) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.4 in 2023 to 268.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29440 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, with 28,469 residents across 1355.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29440 reports a modest median household income of $56,124 (12% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,866. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,600 (24% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $912; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 29440.
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 29440
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29440.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 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 29440, Georgetown, 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
28,469
Population
1355.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29440?
46.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$56,124
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,866
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29440 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Georgetown, 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)
$56,124 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
13,767housing units
13,767
Total Housing Units
10,837
Occupied Units
2,930
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$912
Median Rent
1984
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29440 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 172 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 187 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 228 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 245 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 268 |
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 715 business establishments in ZIP 29440, employing approximately 8,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $459,252,000.
715
Businesses
8,698
Employees
$459.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 130 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 54 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 22 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29440, 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 (28,469 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 29440 in?
ZIP code 29440 (Georgetown) is located in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Georgetown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/georgetown-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29440?
ZIP code 29440 in Georgetown, SC has a population of 28,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29440?
The median household income in ZIP 29440 is $56,124, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29440?
The median home value in ZIP 29440 is $172,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29440 is White at 49.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29440?
ZIP code 29440 has 715 business establishments employing approximately 8,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29440?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29440 are: Retail trade (130), Health care and social assistance (108), Other services (except public administration) (86). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29440?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29440 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 29440?
In ZIP code 29440, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 29440?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29440 is 29.0 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 29440?
In ZIP code 29440, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29440 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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