Florence, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29505

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

24,279
182/sq mi
$67,343
Median income
$179,800
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
182
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 133.8 square miles in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. The area is home to 24,279 residents, producing a population density of 182 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 29505 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29505 sits at $67,343 (6% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,750. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $179,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,140 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Florence County, so you can benchmark 29505 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29505.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29505, Florence, 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

24,279

Population

133.8

Area (sq mi)

182

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29505?

41.1

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 51.9%
African American 40.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$67,343

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$33,750

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29505 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,343 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,807

Total Housing Units

9,712

Occupied Units

1,095

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$179,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,140

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29505 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 141
2021 +7.8% 152
2022 +14.6% 174
2023 +8.5% 189
2024 +5.4% 199

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 494 business establishments in ZIP 29505, employing approximately 9,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $392,310,000.

494

Businesses

9,658

Employees

$392.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 103 20.9%
Health care and social assistance 82 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 47 9.5%
Finance and insurance 46 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 46 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 7.9%
Construction 35 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 5.7%
Wholesale trade 15 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.6%
Information 6 1.2%
Manufacturing 5 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 29505 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 29505 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 29505 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 29505 ranks #2 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
29541 Effingham, SC 9,465 5.1 mi
29506 Florence, SC 20,960 6.8 mi
29530 Coward, SC 2,915 9.6 mi
29501 Florence, SC 43,220 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29505 in?
ZIP code 29505 (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 29505?
ZIP code 29505 in Florence, SC has a population of 24,279 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29505?
The median household income in ZIP 29505 is $67,343, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29505?
The median home value in ZIP 29505 is $179,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29505 is White at 51.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29505?
ZIP code 29505 has 494 business establishments employing approximately 9,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29505 are: Retail trade (103), Health care and social assistance (82), Accommodation and food services (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29505 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 29505?
In ZIP code 29505, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 29505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29505 is 20.1 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 29505?
In ZIP code 29505, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29505 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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