Hemingway, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29554
Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,332
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,100
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hemingway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29554 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29554 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hemingway, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, home to 9,332 residents across 583.3 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29554 reports a modest median household income of $55,100 (14% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,981. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,700 (31% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $871; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamsburg County, so 29554 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 29554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hemingway, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29554.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade 9
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
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 29554, Hemingway, 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
9,332
Population
583.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29554?
42.7
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
3.2%
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?
$55,100
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$27,981
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29554 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Hemingway, 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)
$55,100 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
4,312housing units
4,312
Total Housing Units
3,470
Occupied Units
842
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$871
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 29554, employing approximately 1,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,415,000.
127
Businesses
1,582
Employees
$50.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 24.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 14 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 29554 vs 29555 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29555 | Johnsonville, SC | 6,440 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29554, 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 (9,332 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 29554 in?
ZIP code 29554 (Hemingway) is located in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Williamsburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamsburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29554?
ZIP code 29554 in Hemingway, SC has a population of 9,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29554?
The median household income in ZIP 29554 is $55,100, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29554?
The median home value in ZIP 29554 is $156,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29554 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29554?
ZIP code 29554 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29554 are: Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (24), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29554?
In ZIP code 29554, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 29554?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29554 is 34.6 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 29554?
In ZIP code 29554, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29554 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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