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
$55,100
Median income
$156,700
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hemingway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 583.3 square miles in Hemingway, Williamsburg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 9,332 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 29554 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29554 sits at $55,100 (14% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $27,981. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $156,700 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $871 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29554 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamsburg County, so you can benchmark 29554 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29554.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29554?

42.7

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 55.9%
African American 40.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$27,981

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29554 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,100 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,312

Total Housing Units

3,470

Occupied Units

842

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$156,700

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
29555 Johnsonville, SC 6,440 11.0 mi

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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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