Saint Stephen, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29479
Berkeley County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,337
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,397
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Stephen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29479 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29479 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Stephen, Berkeley County, South Carolina, home to 7,337 residents across 241.3 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29479 reports a modest median household income of $51,397 (19% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,011. The poverty rate is 25.0%, 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 $127,700 (44% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $950; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 29479 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 29479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Stephen, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29479.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 29479, Saint Stephen, 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
7,337
Population
241.3
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29479?
41.0
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$51,397
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$28,011
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29479 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Saint Stephen, 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)
$51,397 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
2,652housing units
2,652
Total Housing Units
2,171
Occupied Units
481
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,700
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 29479, employing approximately 827 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,431,000.
66
Businesses
827
Employees
$71.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 29479 vs 29431 →
ZIP 29479 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29479
Saint Stephen (29479)
7,337 residents
- 29431
Bonneau (29431)
6,071 residents
- 29564 985
Lane (29564)
985 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29479 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29479 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29431
Bonneau (29431)
$58,571 median income
- 29479
Saint Stephen (29479)
$51,397 median income
- 29564
Lane (29564)
$40,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29479 ranks #2 of 3 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 29479, 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 (7,337 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 29479 in?
ZIP code 29479 (Saint Stephen) is located in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Berkeley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berkeley-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29479?
ZIP code 29479 in Saint Stephen, SC has a population of 7,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29479?
The median household income in ZIP 29479 is $51,397, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29479?
The median home value in ZIP 29479 is $127,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29479 is White at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29479?
ZIP code 29479 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 827 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29479?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29479 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29479?
In ZIP code 29479, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 29479?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29479 is 35.4 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 29479?
In ZIP code 29479, 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 29479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29479 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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