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
$34,734
Median income
$86,400
Median home value
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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.

ZIP code 29512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 560.7 square miles in Bennettsville, Marlboro County, South Carolina. The area is home to 19,514 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 29512 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29512 sits at $34,734 (46% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,193. The poverty rate stands at 28.9% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $86,400 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $689 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Marlboro County, so you can benchmark 29512 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 29512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29512.

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 29512, Bennettsville, 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

19,514

Population

560.7

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29512?

42.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 34.0%
African American 54.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$22,193

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29512 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,734 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,893

Total Housing Units

6,377

Occupied Units

1,516

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$86,400

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$689

Median Rent

1975

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

+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

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ZIP 29512 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 29512 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 29512 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 29512 ranks #3 of 6 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
29594 Tatum, SC 121 7.6 mi
29570 Mc Coll, SC 3,913 9.1 mi
29596 Wallace, SC 2,424 10.9 mi
28343 Gibson, NC 1,685 11.9 mi
29593 Society Hill, SC 1,954 12.4 mi

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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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