Williston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29853
Barnwell County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,580
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,983
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williston 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
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29853 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29853 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williston, Barnwell County, South Carolina, home to 6,580 residents across 287.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29853 reports a modest median household income of $44,983 (29% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,188. The poverty rate is 24.8%, 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 $107,100 (53% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $684; owner occupancy is 67.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Barnwell County, so 29853 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 29853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29853.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 29853, Williston, 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
6,580
Population
287.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29853?
40.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.1%
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?
$44,983
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$27,188
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29853 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Williston, 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)
$44,983 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
2,941housing units
2,941
Total Housing Units
2,485
Occupied Units
456
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,100
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$684
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 29853, employing approximately 872 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,386,000.
81
Businesses
872
Employees
$50.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 19.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 19.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.9% |
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 29853 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29853
Williston (29853)
6,580 residents
- 29856
Windsor (29856)
3,255 residents
- 29146 1,767
Springfield (29146)
1,767 residents
- 29826 164
Elko (29826)
164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29853 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29853 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29856
Windsor (29856)
$50,395 median income
- 29853
Williston (29853)
$44,983 median income
- 29146
Springfield (29146)
$34,318 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29853 ranks #2 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 29853, 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 (6,580 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 29853 in?
ZIP code 29853 (Williston) 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 29853?
ZIP code 29853 in Williston, SC has a population of 6,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29853?
The median household income in ZIP 29853 is $44,983, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29853?
The median home value in ZIP 29853 is $107,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29853 is White at 53.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29853?
ZIP code 29853 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29853 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29853?
In ZIP code 29853, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 29853?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29853 is 28.0 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 29853?
In ZIP code 29853, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29853 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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