Blackville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29817
Barnwell County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,913
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,579
- Median income Below-median income area
- $84,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blackville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29817 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29817 covers 279.1 square miles in Blackville, Barnwell County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,913 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29817 reports a modest median household income of $41,579 (35% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,423. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $84,300 (63% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $955; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Barnwell County, so 29817 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 29817
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blackville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29817.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food 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 29817, Blackville, 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
4,913
Population
279.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29817?
41.9
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
3.9%
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?
$41,579
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$27,423
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29817 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Blackville, 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)
$41,579 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,284housing units
2,284
Total Housing Units
1,676
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,300
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$955
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 29817, employing approximately 549 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,523,000.
48
Businesses
549
Employees
$17.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.3% |
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 29817 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
5,868 residents
- 29817
Blackville (29817)
4,913 residents
- 29146 1,767
Springfield (29146)
1,767 residents
- 29113 1,618
Norway (29113)
1,618 residents
- 29826 164
Elko (29826)
164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29817 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29113
Norway (29113)
$48,857 median income
- 29817
Blackville (29817)
$41,579 median income
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
$41,047 median income
- 29146
Springfield (29146)
$34,318 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29817 ranks #2 of 4 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 29817, 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 (4,913 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 29817 in?
ZIP code 29817 (Blackville) is located in Barnwell County, South Carolina. Barnwell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barnwell-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29817?
ZIP code 29817 in Blackville, SC has a population of 4,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29817?
The median household income in ZIP 29817 is $41,579, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29817?
The median home value in ZIP 29817 is $84,300, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29817?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29817 is African American at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29817?
ZIP code 29817 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29817?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29817 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29817?
In ZIP code 29817, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 29817?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29817 is 27.8 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 29817?
In ZIP code 29817, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29817?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29817 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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