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 Moderate-density area
- $75,325
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29472 (Ridgeville, SC) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.3 in 2023 to 292.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,183. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $263,100 (16% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $996.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dorchester County, so 29472 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 29472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgeville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29472.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 10
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29472?
39.7
Median Age
58.4%
Male
41.6%
Female
4.6%
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?
$75,325
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,183
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
40.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29472 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Ridgeville, 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)
$75,325 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
4,331housing units
4,331
Total Housing Units
3,917
Occupied Units
414
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,100
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 29483
Summerville (29483)
66,731 residents
- 29485
Summerville (29485)
45,057 residents
- 29472 9,416
Ridgeville (29472)
9,416 residents
- 29437 2,380
Dorchester (29437)
2,380 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29472 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29472 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29483
Summerville (29483)
$85,750 median income
- 29485
Summerville (29485)
$82,987 median income
- 29472
Ridgeville (29472)
$75,325 median income
- 29437
Dorchester (29437)
$61,821 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29472, 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 (9,416 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 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.
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