PlainZIP

Nesmith, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29580

Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,450
8/sq mi
$50,156
Median income
$88,700
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nesmith pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29580 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29580 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nesmith, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, home to just 1,450 residents across 181.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29580 reports a modest median household income of $50,156 (21% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,509. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $88,700 (61% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 29580 sits relative to South Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 →

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 29580, Nesmith, 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

1,450

Population

181.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29580?

38.6

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 4.5%
African American 93.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$50,156

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$22,509

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29580 ranks nationally

Nesmith, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,156 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

642

Total Housing Units

485

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$88,700

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 29580, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $382,000.

5

Businesses

13

Employees

$382K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Williamsburg County Nesmith, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29580 in? ▼
ZIP code 29580 (Nesmith) 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 29580? ▼
ZIP code 29580 in Nesmith, SC has a population of 1,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29580? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29580 is $50,156, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29580? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29580 is $88,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29580? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29580 is African American at 93.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29580? ▼
ZIP code 29580 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29580? ▼
In ZIP code 29580, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 29580? ▼
In ZIP code 29580, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29580? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29580 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.