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Abbeville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29620

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

12,934
20/sq mi
$53,288
Median income
$207,900
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Abbeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29620 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, home to 12,934 residents across 649.9 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29620 reports a modest median household income of $53,288 (16% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,369. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $207,900 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $595 monthly, and 75.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29620, plus 4 more within Abbeville County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 29620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abbeville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29620.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29620, Abbeville, 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

12,934

Population

649.9

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29620?

45.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 28.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$53,288

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,369

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29620 ranks nationally

Abbeville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,288 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,495

Total Housing Units

4,844

Occupied Units

651

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$207,900

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$595

Median Rent

1981

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

+15.2%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29620 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 163
2021 +6.8% 174
2022 +21.4% 211
2023 +4.6% 221
2024 +15.2% 255

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 233 business establishments in ZIP 29620, employing approximately 3,345 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,213,000.

233

Businesses

3,345

Employees

$149.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 19.3%
Construction 30 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 26 11.2%
Manufacturing 20 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 20 8.6%
Finance and insurance 15 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.4%
Information 6 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

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 29620 vs 29639 →

ZIP 29620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29620 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29620 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29639 Due West, SC 1,742 8.9 mi
29628 Calhoun Falls, SC 2,759 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Abbeville County

29638 standard
Donalds, SC
Pop: 2,944
29628 standard
Calhoun Falls, SC
Pop: 2,759
29639 standard
Due West, SC
Pop: 1,742
29659 standard
Lowndesville, SC
Pop: 118

Related Areas

Abbeville County Abbeville, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29620 in? ▼
ZIP code 29620 (Abbeville) is located in Abbeville County, South Carolina. Abbeville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/abbeville-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29620? ▼
ZIP code 29620 in Abbeville, SC has a population of 12,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29620? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29620 is $53,288, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29620? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29620 is $207,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29620? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29620 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29620? ▼
ZIP code 29620 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 3,345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29620? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29620 are: Retail trade (45), Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29620? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29620 increased by 15.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29620? ▼
In ZIP code 29620, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 29620? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29620 is 21.8 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 29620? ▼
In ZIP code 29620, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29620? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29620 is 15.7% 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.