Effingham, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29541
Florence County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,465
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,067
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Effingham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29541 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 29541 (Effingham, SC) fell -3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.3 in 2023 to 213.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29541 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Effingham, Florence County, South Carolina, home to 9,465 residents across 203.5 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29541 reports a modest median household income of $52,067 (18% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,220. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,000 (28% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $991; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Florence County, so 29541 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 29541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Effingham, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29541.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 29541, Effingham, 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
9,465
Population
203.5
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29541?
40.2
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$52,067
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$29,220
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29541 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Effingham, 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)
$52,067 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,374housing units
4,374
Total Housing Units
3,593
Occupied Units
781
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$991
Median Rent
1992
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29541 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 134 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 145 |
| 2022 | +23.1% | 179 |
| 2023 | +23.4% | 220 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 214 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 29541, employing approximately 1,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,607,000.
77
Businesses
1,581
Employees
$82.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 15 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.9% |
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 29541 vs 29530 →
ZIP 29541 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
- 29505
Florence (29505)
24,279 residents
- 29541 9,465
Effingham (29541)
9,465 residents
- 29591 5,467
Scranton (29591)
5,467 residents
- 29530 2,915
Coward (29530)
2,915 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29541 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29541 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
- 29505
Florence (29505)
$67,343 median income
- 29591
Scranton (29591)
$65,000 median income
- 29541
Effingham (29541)
$52,067 median income
- 29530
Coward (29530)
$44,012 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29541 ranks #4 of 5 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 29541, 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 (9,465 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 29541 in?
ZIP code 29541 (Effingham) is located in Florence County, South Carolina. Florence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/florence-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29541?
ZIP code 29541 in Effingham, SC has a population of 9,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29541?
The median household income in ZIP 29541 is $52,067, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29541?
The median home value in ZIP 29541 is $163,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29541 is White at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29541?
ZIP code 29541 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 1,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29541?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29541 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (15), Retail trade (13). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29541?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29541 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 29541?
In ZIP code 29541, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 29541?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29541 is 27.3 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 29541?
In ZIP code 29541, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29541 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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