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Florence, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29501

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

43,220
311/sq mi
$71,671
Median income
$236,900
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Florence pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
311
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, with 43,220 residents across 139.1 square miles, a density of 311 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,671 (12% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $39,351. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. Housing costs here run $236,900 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,070 a month; 63.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Florence County, letting you compare 29501 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florence, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29501.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29501, Florence, 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

43,220

Population

139.1

Area (sq mi)

311

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29501?

38.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 55.1%
African American 35.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$71,671

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$39,351

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29501 ranks nationally

Florence, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,671 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,297

Total Housing Units

18,977

Occupied Units

2,320

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$236,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,070

Median Rent

1986

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29501 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 141
2021 +7.0% 151
2022 +14.0% 172
2023 +6.0% 182
2024 +4.7% 191

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 1,769 business establishments in ZIP 29501, employing approximately 30,554 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,455,700,000.

1,769

Businesses

30,554

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 356 20.1%
Health care and social assistance 253 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 221 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 155 8.8%
Finance and insurance 132 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 126 7.1%
Wholesale trade 96 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 89 5.0%
Construction 83 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 79 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 54 3.0%
Manufacturing 36 2.0%
Information 30 1.7%
Educational services 23 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.6%
Utilities 9 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.5%

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 29501 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 29501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29501 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 29501 ranks the highest of 5 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
29532 Darlington, SC 20,871 5.7 mi
29161 Timmonsville, SC 11,383 9.6 mi
29505 Florence, SC 24,279 9.7 mi
29541 Effingham, SC 9,465 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Florence County

29505 standard
Florence, SC
Pop: 24,279
29506 standard
Florence, SC
Pop: 20,960
29560 standard
Lake City, SC
Pop: 13,664
29161 standard
Timmonsville, SC
Pop: 11,383
29541 standard
Effingham, SC
Pop: 9,465
29555 standard
Johnsonville, SC
Pop: 6,440

Related Areas

Florence County Florence, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29501 in? ▼
ZIP code 29501 (Florence) is located in Florence County, South Carolina. Florence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/florence-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29501? ▼
ZIP code 29501 in Florence, SC has a population of 43,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29501 is $71,671, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29501 is $236,900, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29501 is White at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29501? ▼
ZIP code 29501 has 1,769 business establishments employing approximately 30,554 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29501 are: Retail trade (356), Health care and social assistance (253), Accommodation and food services (221). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29501 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 29501? ▼
In ZIP code 29501, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 29501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29501 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29501? ▼
In ZIP code 29501, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29501 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.