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Ridgeville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29472

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

9,416
20/sq mi
$75,325
Median income
$263,100
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ridgeville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29472 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridgeville, Dorchester County, South Carolina, home to 9,416 residents across 480.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29472 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,325 (18% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,183. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.4%. Median home value sits at $263,100 (16% above the state average), median rent at $996 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 40 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dorchester County, letting you compare 29472 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 29472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgeville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29472.

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 29472, Ridgeville, 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

9,416

Population

480.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29472?

39.7

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.7%
African American 28.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$75,325

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$28,183

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

40.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29472 ranks nationally

Ridgeville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,325 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,331

Total Housing Units

3,917

Occupied Units

414

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$263,100

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$996

Median Rent

1999

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29472 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 195
2021 +9.6% 214
2022 +26.0% 269
2023 +10.4% 297
2024 -1.5% 293

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 113 business establishments in ZIP 29472, employing approximately 1,406 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,846,000.

113

Businesses

1,406

Employees

$88.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 25.7%
Retail trade 13 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 13 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 8.8%
Manufacturing 8 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3 2.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 29472 vs 29483 →

ZIP 29472 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 29472 ranks #3 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 29472 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 29472 ranks #3 of 4 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
29483 Summerville, SC 66,731 7.6 mi
29437 Dorchester, SC 2,380 8.4 mi
29485 Summerville, SC 45,057 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dorchester County

29483 standard
Summerville, SC
Pop: 66,731
29485 standard
Summerville, SC
Pop: 45,057
29456 standard
Ladson, SC
Pop: 27,864
29420 standard
North Charleston, SC
Pop: 21,834
29477 standard
Saint George, SC
Pop: 6,789
29437 standard
Dorchester, SC
Pop: 2,380

Related Areas

Dorchester County Ridgeville, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29472 in? ▼
ZIP code 29472 (Ridgeville) is located in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Dorchester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dorchester-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29472? ▼
ZIP code 29472 in Ridgeville, SC has a population of 9,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29472 is $75,325, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29472 is $263,100, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29472 is White at 59.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29472? ▼
ZIP code 29472 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,406 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29472 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29472? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29472 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 29472? ▼
In ZIP code 29472, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 29472? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29472 is 40.2 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 29472? ▼
In ZIP code 29472, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29472 is 8.1% 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.