Lake City, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29560
Florence County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,664
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,601
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29560 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 29560 (Lake City, SC) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.1 in 2023 to 184.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29560 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake City, Florence County, South Carolina, home to 13,664 residents across 419.1 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29560 reports a modest median household income of $46,601 (27% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,025. The poverty rate is 21.4%, 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 $125,900 (44% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $709; owner occupancy is 62.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Florence County, so 29560 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 29560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake City, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29560.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 29
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 29
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance 27
Finance and insurance
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 23
Accommodation and food services
23 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 29560, Lake City, 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
13,664
Population
419.1
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29560?
44.0
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$46,601
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$31,025
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29560 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Lake City, 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)
$46,601 20th percentile higher than 20% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,202housing units
6,202
Total Housing Units
5,164
Occupied Units
1,038
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,900
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$709
Median Rent
1979
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29560 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 130 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 136 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 164 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 177 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 184 |
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 273 business establishments in ZIP 29560, employing approximately 4,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,759,000.
273
Businesses
4,094
Employees
$170.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 73 | 26.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 13 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.1% |
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 29560 vs 29591 →
ZIP 29560 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29560
Lake City (29560)
13,664 residents
- 29591
Scranton (29591)
5,467 residents
- 29518 1,232
Cades (29518)
1,232 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29560 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29591
Scranton (29591)
$65,000 median income
- 29518
Cades (29518)
$61,923 median income
- 29560
Lake City (29560)
$46,601 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29560 ranks #3 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 29560, 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 (13,664 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 29560 in?
ZIP code 29560 (Lake City) 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 29560?
ZIP code 29560 in Lake City, SC has a population of 13,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29560?
The median household income in ZIP 29560 is $46,601, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29560?
The median home value in ZIP 29560 is $125,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29560 is African American at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29560?
ZIP code 29560 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 4,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29560 are: Retail trade (73), Health care and social assistance (29), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29560?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29560 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 29560?
In ZIP code 29560, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 29560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29560 is 26.2 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 29560?
In ZIP code 29560, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29560 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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