Johnston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29832
Edgefield County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,335
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnston, Edgefield County, South Carolina, home to 5,335 residents across 251.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29832 reports a modest median household income of $42,500 (33% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,984. The poverty rate is 28.7%, 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 $130,600 (42% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $515; owner occupancy is 64.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Edgefield County, so 29832 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 29832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29832.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 29832, Johnston, 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
5,335
Population
251.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29832?
44.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
4.5%
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?
$42,500
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$26,984
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29832 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Johnston, 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)
$42,500 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
2,554housing units
2,554
Total Housing Units
2,154
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,600
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
72
Businesses
740
Employees
$25.3M
Annual Payroll
11
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 →
ZIP 29832 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29847
Trenton (29847)
5,480 residents
- 29832
Johnston (29832)
5,335 residents
- 29129
Ridge Spring (29129)
3,164 residents
- 29166 904
Ward (29166)
904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29832 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29832 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29129
Ridge Spring (29129)
$61,103 median income
- 29847
Trenton (29847)
$56,713 median income
- 29166
Ward (29166)
$45,652 median income
- 29832
Johnston (29832)
$42,500 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29832, 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 (5,335 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 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.
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