Johnston, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29832

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

5,335
21/sq mi: $42,500
Median income: $130,600
Median home value: 16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Johnston 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: 20th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 21
people per sq mi: 65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29832 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 251.7 square miles in Johnston, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The area is home to 5,335 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29832 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29832 sits at $42,500 (33% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,984. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $130,600 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $515 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29832 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Edgefield County, so you can benchmark 29832 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29832

Other services (except public administration)

16
Retail trade

15
Construction

6
Accommodation and food services

5
Finance and insurance

4

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29832, Johnston, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,335

Population

251.7

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29832?

44.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 40.4%

African American 51.5%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$42,500

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$26,984

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29832 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,500 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,554

Total Housing Units

2,154

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%

Renter 35.1%

$130,600

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$515

Median Rent

1976

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

+25.8%

YoY Change (2022)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29832 have increased 25.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2018	-18.4%	147
2019	+8.0%	159
2020	+2.5%	162
2021	+14.5%	186
2022	+25.8%	234

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 29832, employing approximately 740 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,261,000.

Businesses

740

Employees

$25.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Other services (except public administration)	16	22.2%
Retail trade	15	20.8%
Construction	6	8.3%
Accommodation and food services	5	6.9%
Finance and insurance	4	5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	4	5.6%
Health care and social assistance	4	5.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	3	4.2%
Manufacturing	3	4.2%
Wholesale trade	3	4.2%
Information	3	4.2%

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 29832 vs 29166 →

29847

5,480
29832

5,335
29129

3,164
29166

904

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29832 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29129

$61,103
29847

$56,713
29166

$45,652
29832

$42,500

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29832 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
29166	Ward, SC	904	7.2 mi
29847	Trenton, SC	5,480	10.0 mi
29129	Ridge Spring, SC	3,164	8.7 mi

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Edgefield County Johnston, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29832 in? ▼

ZIP code 29832 (Johnston) is located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Edgefield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edgefield-sc.

What is the population of ZIP code 29832? ▼

ZIP code 29832 in Johnston, SC has a population of 5,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 29832? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 29832 is $42,500, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 29832? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 29832 is $130,600, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29832? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 29832 is African American at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 29832? ▼

ZIP code 29832 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 740 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 29832? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29832 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (15), Construction (6). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 29832? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29832 increased by 25.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 29832? ▼

In ZIP code 29832, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 29832? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29832 is 23.6 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 29832? ▼

In ZIP code 29832, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29832? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 29832 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.