Scranton, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29591
Florence County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,467
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $93,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scranton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29591 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29591 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scranton, Florence County, South Carolina, home to 5,467 residents across 187.9 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29591 reports a modest median household income of $65,000 (2% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,867. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,300 (59% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $699; owner occupancy is 67.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Florence County, so 29591 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 29591
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scranton, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29591.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 29591, Scranton, 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
5,467
Population
187.9
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29591?
40.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$65,000
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$27,867
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29591 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Scranton, 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)
$65,000 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,974housing units
1,974
Total Housing Units
1,700
Occupied Units
274
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,300
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$699
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 29591, employing approximately 945 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,448,000.
45
Businesses
945
Employees
$37.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 28.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.9% |
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 29591 vs 29530 →
ZIP 29591 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
- 29541
Effingham (29541)
9,465 residents
- 29591
Scranton (29591)
5,467 residents
- 29530 2,915
Coward (29530)
2,915 residents
- 29518 1,232
Cades (29518)
1,232 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29591 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29591 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
- 29541
Effingham (29541)
$52,067 median income
- 29560
Lake City (29560)
$46,601 median income
- 29530
Coward (29530)
$44,012 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29591 ranks the highest of 5 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 29591, 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 (5,467 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 29591 in?
ZIP code 29591 (Scranton) 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 29591?
ZIP code 29591 in Scranton, SC has a population of 5,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29591?
The median household income in ZIP 29591 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29591?
The median home value in ZIP 29591 is $93,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29591?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29591 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29591?
ZIP code 29591 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29591?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29591 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29591?
In ZIP code 29591, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 29591?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29591 is 26.8 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 29591?
In ZIP code 29591, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29591?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29591 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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