Bennettsville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29512
Marlboro County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,514
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $34,734
- Median income Below-median income area
- $86,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bennettsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29512 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 29512 (Bennettsville, SC) rose +21.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.6 in 2023 to 212.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bennettsville, Marlboro County, South Carolina, home to 19,514 residents across 560.7 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29512 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,734 (46% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,193. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,400 (62% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $689; owner occupancy is 59.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Marlboro County, so 29512 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 29512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bennettsville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29512.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 29512, Bennettsville, 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
19,514
Population
560.7
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29512?
42.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$34,734
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$22,193
Per Capita Income
28.9%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29512 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Bennettsville, 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)
$34,734 5th percentile higher than 5% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,893housing units
7,893
Total Housing Units
6,377
Occupied Units
1,516
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,400
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$689
Median Rent
1975
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
+21.1%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29512 have increased 21.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -14.2% | 134 |
| 2021 | +30.9% | 176 |
| 2022 | -4.0% | 169 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 176 |
| 2024 | +21.1% | 213 |
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 243 business establishments in ZIP 29512, employing approximately 3,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,682,000.
243
Businesses
3,891
Employees
$185.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 62 | 25.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 5 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 29512 vs 29594 →
ZIP 29512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29512
Bennettsville (29512)
19,514 residents
- 29570 3,913
Mc Coll (29570)
3,913 residents
- 29596 2,424
Wallace (29596)
2,424 residents
- 29593 1,954
Society Hill (29593)
1,954 residents
- 28343 1,685
Gibson (28343)
1,685 residents
- 29594 121
Tatum (29594)
121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29512 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29594
Tatum (29594)
$53,125 median income
- 29593
Society Hill (29593)
$40,568 median income
- 29512
Bennettsville (29512)
$34,734 median income
- 29596
Wallace (29596)
$34,682 median income
- 29570
Mc Coll (29570)
$30,768 median income
- 28343
Gibson (28343)
$29,306 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29512 ranks #3 of 6 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 29512, 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 (19,514 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 29512 in?
ZIP code 29512 (Bennettsville) is located in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Marlboro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marlboro-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29512?
ZIP code 29512 in Bennettsville, SC has a population of 19,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29512?
The median household income in ZIP 29512 is $34,734, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29512?
The median home value in ZIP 29512 is $86,400, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29512 is African American at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29512?
ZIP code 29512 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 3,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29512 are: Retail trade (62), Health care and social assistance (33), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29512?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29512 increased by 21.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 29512?
In ZIP code 29512, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 29512?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29512 is 26.1 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 29512?
In ZIP code 29512, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29512 is 28.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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