Pamplico, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29583
Florence County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,438
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $34,931
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pamplico pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29583 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29583 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pamplico, Florence County, South Carolina, home to 5,438 residents across 276.0 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29583 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,931 (45% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,257. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,100 (50% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $553; owner occupancy is 61.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Florence County, so 29583 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 29583
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pamplico, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29583.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 29583, Pamplico, 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
5,438
Population
276.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29583?
40.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.4%
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?
$34,931
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$36,257
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29583 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Pamplico, 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)
$34,931 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
2,332housing units
2,332
Total Housing Units
1,759
Occupied Units
573
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,100
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$553
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 29583, employing approximately 525 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,282,000.
65
Businesses
525
Employees
$20.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.6% |
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 29583 vs 29555 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29555 | Johnsonville, SC | 6,440 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29583, 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 (5,438 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 29583 in?
ZIP code 29583 (Pamplico) 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 29583?
ZIP code 29583 in Pamplico, SC has a population of 5,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29583?
The median household income in ZIP 29583 is $34,931, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29583?
The median home value in ZIP 29583 is $114,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29583?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29583 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29583?
ZIP code 29583 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29583?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29583 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (11), Construction (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29583?
In ZIP code 29583, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 29583?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29583 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29583?
In ZIP code 29583, approximately 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29583?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29583 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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