Centenary, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29519

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

285
26/sq mi
$13,777
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Centenary pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29519 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29519 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.1 square miles in Centenary, Marion County, South Carolina. The area is home to 285 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 29519 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29519 sits at $13,777 (78% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $12,755. The poverty rate stands at 61.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 40.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29519 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 29519 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 →

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 29519, Centenary, 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

285

Population

11.1

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29519?

69.4

Median Age

25.3%

Male

74.7%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 22.2%
African American 77.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$13,777

Median Household Income

-78% vs state

$12,755

Per Capita Income

61.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29519 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$13,777 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $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 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

100

Total Housing Units

77

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

1.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.3%
Renter 59.7%

1955

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29519 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 29519 ranks #4 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 29519 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 29519 ranks #4 of 4 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
29546 Gresham, SC 2,834 8.7 mi
29544 Galivants Ferry, SC 4,909 8.4 mi
29571 Marion, SC 15,622 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29519 in?
ZIP code 29519 (Centenary) is located in Marion County, South Carolina. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29519?
ZIP code 29519 in Centenary, SC has a population of 285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29519?
The median household income in ZIP 29519 is $13,777, which is 82% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29519 is African American at 77.8%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29519?
In ZIP code 29519, approximately 40.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29519 is 61.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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