Darlington, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29532
Darlington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,871
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,482
- Median income Below-median income area
- $148,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Darlington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29532 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 29532 (Darlington, SC) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.8 in 2023 to 203.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29532 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina, with 20,871 residents across 269.0 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29532 reports a modest median household income of $44,482 (30% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,369. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $148,400 (34% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $891; owner occupancy is 64.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Darlington County, so 29532 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 29532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darlington, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29532.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 27
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Finance and insurance 20
Finance and insurance
20 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 29532, Darlington, 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
20,871
Population
269.0
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29532?
41.6
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$44,482
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$31,369
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29532 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Darlington, 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)
$44,482 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
9,380housing units
9,380
Total Housing Units
8,229
Occupied Units
1,151
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$148,400
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29532 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 147 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 162 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 179 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 192 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 203 |
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 332 business establishments in ZIP 29532, employing approximately 3,959 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,657,000.
332
Businesses
3,959
Employees
$171.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 72 | 21.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 17 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 29532 vs 29501 →
ZIP 29532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29501
Florence (29501)
43,220 residents
- 29532
Darlington (29532)
20,871 residents
- 29540 5,599
Darlington (29540)
5,599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29532 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29501
Florence (29501)
$71,671 median income
- 29540
Darlington (29540)
$53,155 median income
- 29532
Darlington (29532)
$44,482 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29532 ranks #3 of 3 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 29532, 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 (20,871 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 29532 in?
ZIP code 29532 (Darlington) is located in Darlington County, South Carolina. Darlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/darlington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29532?
ZIP code 29532 in Darlington, SC has a population of 20,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29532?
The median household income in ZIP 29532 is $44,482, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29532?
The median home value in ZIP 29532 is $148,400, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29532?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29532 is African American at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29532?
ZIP code 29532 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 3,959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29532?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29532 are: Retail trade (72), Accommodation and food services (43), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29532?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29532 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 29532?
In ZIP code 29532, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 29532?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29532 is 19.3 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 29532?
In ZIP code 29532, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29532?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29532 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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