Round O, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29474

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

2,176
8/sq mi
$40,781
Median income
$143,100
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Round O 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
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29474 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29474 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 290.1 square miles in Round O, Colleton County, South Carolina. The area is home to 2,176 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 29474 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29474 sits at $40,781 (36% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,122. The poverty rate stands at 30.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $143,100 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,090 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29474 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Colleton County, so you can benchmark 29474 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 →

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 29474, Round O, SC · 2023 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

2,176

Population

290.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29474?

55.8

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 23.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$40,781

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$34,122

Per Capita Income

30.6%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29474 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,781 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

983

Total Housing Units

783

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$143,100

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,090

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 29474, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,668,000.

19

Businesses

156

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 36.8%
Construction 4 21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29474 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 29474 ranks #2 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 29474 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 29474 ranks #3 of 3 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
29435 Cottageville, SC 4,122 5.5 mi
29426 Adams Run, SC 1,741 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29474 in?
ZIP code 29474 (Round O) is located in Colleton County, South Carolina. Colleton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colleton-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29474?
ZIP code 29474 in Round O, SC has a population of 2,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29474?
The median household income in ZIP 29474 is $40,781, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29474?
The median home value in ZIP 29474 is $143,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29474?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29474 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29474?
ZIP code 29474 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29474?
In ZIP code 29474, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 29474?
In ZIP code 29474, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29474?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29474 is 30.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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