Saint George, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29477
Dorchester County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,789
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,894
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint George pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29477 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 29477 (Saint George, SC) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 29477 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint George, Dorchester County, South Carolina, home to 6,789 residents across 286.5 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29477 reports a modest median household income of $53,894 (15% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,997. The poverty rate is 26.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,300 (60% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dorchester County, so 29477 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 29477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint George, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29477.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 29477, Saint George, 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
6,789
Population
286.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29477?
45.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$53,894
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$25,997
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29477 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Saint George, 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)
$53,894 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
3,559housing units
3,559
Total Housing Units
2,987
Occupied Units
572
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,300
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 29477, employing approximately 1,616 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,256,000.
150
Businesses
1,616
Employees
$73.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 26.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
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 29477 vs 29471 →
ZIP 29477 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29477
Saint George (29477)
6,789 residents
- 29437 2,380
Dorchester (29437)
2,380 residents
- 29448 2,356
Harleyville (29448)
2,356 residents
- 29471 1,537
Reevesville (29471)
1,537 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29477 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29477 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29448
Harleyville (29448)
$71,967 median income
- 29437
Dorchester (29437)
$61,821 median income
- 29477
Saint George (29477)
$53,894 median income
- 29471
Reevesville (29471)
$38,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29477 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 29477, 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 (6,789 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 29477 in?
ZIP code 29477 (Saint George) 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 29477?
ZIP code 29477 in Saint George, SC has a population of 6,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29477?
The median household income in ZIP 29477 is $53,894, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29477?
The median home value in ZIP 29477 is $90,300, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29477 is African American at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29477?
ZIP code 29477 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 1,616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29477 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (25), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29477?
In ZIP code 29477, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 29477?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29477 is 27.8 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 29477?
In ZIP code 29477, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29477 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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