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
$34,931
Median income
$114,100
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 276.0 square miles in Pamplico, Florence County, South Carolina. The area is home to 5,438 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 29583 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29583 sits at $34,931 (45% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,257. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 14.6%. On housing, the median home value is $114,100 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $553 per month, and 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29583 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Florence County, so you can benchmark 29583 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 29583

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29583.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29583, Pamplico, 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

5,438

Population

276.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29583?

40.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 31.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$36,257

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29583 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,931 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,332

Total Housing Units

1,759

Occupied Units

573

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.9%
Renter 38.1%

$114,100

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
29555 Johnsonville, SC 6,440 11.0 mi

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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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