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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
$44,482
Median income
$148,400
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,369. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. Median home value sits at $148,400 (34% below the state average), median rent at $891 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Darlington County, letting you compare 29532 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29532?

41.6

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 37.8%
African American 57.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$31,369

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29532 ranks nationally

Darlington, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,482 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,380

Total Housing Units

8,229

Occupied Units

1,151

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$148,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29532 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 29532 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 29532 ranks #3 of 3 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
29501 Florence, SC 43,220 5.7 mi
29540 Darlington, SC 5,599 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Darlington County

29550 standard
Hartsville, SC
Pop: 32,284
29540 standard
Darlington, SC
Pop: 5,599
29069 standard
Lamar, SC
Pop: 5,020
29593 standard
Society Hill, SC
Pop: 1,954
29079 standard
Lydia, SC
Pop: 151

Related Areas

Darlington County Darlington, SC South Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.