Kingstree, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29556
Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,870
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,365
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kingstree pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29556 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29556 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, home to 12,870 residents across 451.6 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29556 reports a modest median household income of $42,365 (34% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,167. The poverty rate is 22.5%, 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 $107,900 (52% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $597; owner occupancy is 74.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamsburg County, so 29556 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 29556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingstree, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29556.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 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 29556, Kingstree, 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
12,870
Population
451.6
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29556?
42.6
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$42,365
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$28,167
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29556 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Kingstree, 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)
$42,365 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
5,529housing units
5,529
Total Housing Units
4,549
Occupied Units
980
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,900
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$597
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 230 business establishments in ZIP 29556, employing approximately 2,813 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,414,000.
230
Businesses
2,813
Employees
$124.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 22.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 13.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 29556 vs 29590 →
ZIP 29556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29556
Kingstree (29556)
12,870 residents
- 29590 3,677
Salters (29590)
3,677 residents
- 29518 1,232
Cades (29518)
1,232 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29556 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29556 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29518
Cades (29518)
$61,923 median income
- 29556
Kingstree (29556)
$42,365 median income
- 29590
Salters (29590)
$31,115 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29556 ranks #2 of 3 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 29556, 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 (12,870 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 29556 in?
ZIP code 29556 (Kingstree) 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 29556?
ZIP code 29556 in Kingstree, SC has a population of 12,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29556?
The median household income in ZIP 29556 is $42,365, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29556?
The median home value in ZIP 29556 is $107,900, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29556 is African American at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29556?
ZIP code 29556 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 2,813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29556?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29556 are: Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (33), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29556?
In ZIP code 29556, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 29556?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29556 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 29556?
In ZIP code 29556, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29556 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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