Mullins, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29574
Marion County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,909
- 46/sq mi
- $34,112
- Median income
- $87,200
- Median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Mullins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29574 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29574 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 260.0 square miles in Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina. The area is home to 11,909 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 29574 against South Carolina and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29574 sits at $34,112 (46% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,090. The poverty rate stands at 34.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $87,200 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $603 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29574 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 29574 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 29574
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29574.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction 18
Construction
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29574, Mullins, 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
11,909
Population
260.0
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29574?
42.7
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$34,112
Median Household Income
-46% vs state
$22,090
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29574 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$34,112 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?
5,019
Total Housing Units
4,262
Occupied Units
757
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,200
Median Home Value
-61% vs state
$603
Median Rent
1983
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29574 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 144 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 167 |
| 2022 | +0.6% | 167 |
| 2023 | +29.6% | 217 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 242 |
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 211 business establishments in ZIP 29574, employing approximately 2,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,175,000.
211
Businesses
2,211
Employees
$80.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 22.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 18 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.4% |
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 29574 vs 29543 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29543 | Fork, SC | 606 | 8.0 mi |
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