Due West, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29639
Abbeville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,742
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,050
- Median income Below-median income area
- $220,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Due West pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29639 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29639 covers 44.6 square miles in Due West, Abbeville County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,742 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29639 reports a modest median household income of $53,050 (17% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,077. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.2%. Median home value is $220,600 (2% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,068; 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Abbeville County, so 29639 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 29639
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Due West, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29639.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 29639, Due West, 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
1,742
Population
44.6
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29639?
22.7
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
4.2%
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?
$53,050
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$31,077
Per Capita Income
28.2%
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29639 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Due West, 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)
$53,050 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
710housing units
710
Total Housing Units
476
Occupied Units
234
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,068
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 29639, employing approximately 534 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,321,000.
28
Businesses
534
Employees
$13.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.7% |
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 29639 vs 29620 →
ZIP 29639 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29620
Abbeville (29620)
12,934 residents
- 29638 2,944
Donalds (29638)
2,944 residents
- 29639 1,742
Due West (29639)
1,742 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29639 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29639 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29638
Donalds (29638)
$65,000 median income
- 29620
Abbeville (29620)
$53,288 median income
- 29639
Due West (29639)
$53,050 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29639 ranks #3 of 3 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 29639, 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 (1,742 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 29639 in?
ZIP code 29639 (Due West) 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 29639?
ZIP code 29639 in Due West, SC has a population of 1,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29639?
The median household income in ZIP 29639 is $53,050, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29639?
The median home value in ZIP 29639 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29639?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29639 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29639?
ZIP code 29639 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29639?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29639 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29639?
In ZIP code 29639, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 29639?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29639 is 23.8 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 29639?
In ZIP code 29639, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29639?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29639 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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