Johnsonville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29555
Florence County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,440
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,011
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnsonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29555 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29555 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnsonville, Florence County, South Carolina, home to 6,440 residents across 238.5 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29555 reports a modest median household income of $43,011 (33% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,530. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,000 (33% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $633; owner occupancy is 71.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Florence County, so 29555 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 29555
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnsonville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29555.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 29555, Johnsonville, 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
6,440
Population
238.5
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29555?
32.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$43,011
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$23,530
Per Capita Income
37.6%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29555 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Johnsonville, 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)
$43,011 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
2,588housing units
2,588
Total Housing Units
2,101
Occupied Units
487
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$633
Median Rent
1987
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2022)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29555 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +17.0% | 158 |
| 2019 | -9.6% | 143 |
| 2020 | +17.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 182 |
| 2022 | +5.7% | 192 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 29555, employing approximately 895 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,519,000.
92
Businesses
895
Employees
$44.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 20.6% |
| Construction | 16 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.3% |
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 29555 vs 29546 →
ZIP 29555 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29554
Hemingway (29554)
9,332 residents
- 29555
Johnsonville (29555)
6,440 residents
- 29583
Pamplico (29583)
5,438 residents
- 29546 2,834
Gresham (29546)
2,834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29555 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29555 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29554
Hemingway (29554)
$55,100 median income
- 29555
Johnsonville (29555)
$43,011 median income
- 29583
Pamplico (29583)
$34,931 median income
- 29546
Gresham (29546)
$32,043 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29555 ranks #2 of 4 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 29555, 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 (6,440 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 29555 in?
ZIP code 29555 (Johnsonville) 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 29555?
ZIP code 29555 in Johnsonville, SC has a population of 6,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29555?
The median household income in ZIP 29555 is $43,011, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29555?
The median home value in ZIP 29555 is $151,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29555 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29555?
ZIP code 29555 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 895 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29555 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29555?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29555 increased by 5.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 29555?
In ZIP code 29555, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29555?
In ZIP code 29555, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29555 is 37.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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