Williams, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29493

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

117
53/sq mi
$92,800
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Williams pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29493 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29493 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williams, Colleton County, South Carolina, home to just 117 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29493, but per-capita income is $35,299. 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $92,800 (59% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29493, plus 6 more within Colleton County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 29493, Williams, 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

117

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29493?

50.4

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 13.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$35,299

Per Capita Income

41.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

80

Total Housing Units

70

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$92,800

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 29493, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,741,000.

5

Businesses

53

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 29493 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 29493 ranks #5 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 Code City Population Distance
29475 Ruffin, SC 2,874 5.3 mi
29082 Lodge, SC 572 5.7 mi
29481 Smoaks, SC 1,841 5.9 mi
29929 Islandton, SC 1,135 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Colleton County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29493 in?
ZIP code 29493 (Williams) 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 29493?
ZIP code 29493 in Williams, SC has a population of 117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29493?
The median home value in ZIP 29493 is $92,800, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29493?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29493 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29493?
ZIP code 29493 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29493?
In ZIP code 29493, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 29493?
In ZIP code 29493, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29493?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29493 is 41.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.