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Ruby, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29741

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

2,082
22/sq mi
$45,000
Median income
$117,000
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ruby pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29741 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29741 covers 95.9 square miles in Ruby, Chesterfield County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,082 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29741 reports a modest median household income of $45,000 (29% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,852. Local economic indicators show a 17.0% poverty rate alongside 9.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $117,000 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $729 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chesterfield County, letting you compare 29741 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 29741

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ruby, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29741.

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 29741, Ruby, 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

2,082

Population

95.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29741?

37.0

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 13.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$45,000

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,852

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29741 ranks nationally

Ruby, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,000 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

770

Total Housing Units

650

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$117,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$729

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 29741, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,412,000.

14

Businesses

59

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 28.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 21.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 21.4%

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 29741 vs 29727 →

ZIP 29741 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 29741 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29741 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 29741 ranks #5 of 5 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
29727 Mount Croghan, SC 1,650 3.9 mi
29709 Chesterfield, SC 6,498 5.9 mi
29718 Jefferson, SC 3,856 10.4 mi
29584 Patrick, SC 2,563 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County

29520 standard
Cheraw, SC
Pop: 14,617
29728 standard
Pageland, SC
Pop: 10,301
29709 standard
Chesterfield, SC
Pop: 6,498
29718 standard
Jefferson, SC
Pop: 3,856
29101 standard
Mc Bee, SC
Pop: 3,023
29584 standard
Patrick, SC
Pop: 2,563

Related Areas

Chesterfield County Ruby, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29741 in? ▼
ZIP code 29741 (Ruby) is located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Chesterfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chesterfield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29741? ▼
ZIP code 29741 in Ruby, SC has a population of 2,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29741? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29741 is $45,000, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29741? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29741 is $117,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29741? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29741 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29741? ▼
ZIP code 29741 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29741? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29741 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29741? ▼
In ZIP code 29741, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 29741? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29741 is 29.7 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 29741? ▼
In ZIP code 29741, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29741? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29741 is 17.0% 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.