Brunson, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29911

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

1,725
9/sq mi
$57,143
Median income
$97,400
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29911 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.8 square miles in Brunson, Hampton County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,725 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 29911 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29911 sits at $57,143 (10% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,099. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $97,400 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29911 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampton County, so you can benchmark 29911 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 →

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 29911, Brunson, SC · 2023 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

1,725

Population

193.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29911?

40.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 31.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$57,143

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$29,099

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29911 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,143 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

686

Total Housing Units

596

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$97,400

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1977

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 29911, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,464,000.

14

Businesses

92

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 42.9%

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 29911 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 29911 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 29911 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 29911 ranks #2 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
29924 Hampton, SC 4,331 4.5 mi
29827 Fairfax, SC 4,624 6.7 mi
29923 Gifford, SC 392 8.1 mi
29944 Varnville, SC 5,118 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29911 in?
ZIP code 29911 (Brunson) is located in Hampton County, South Carolina. Hampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampton-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29911?
ZIP code 29911 in Brunson, SC has a population of 1,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29911?
The median household income in ZIP 29911 is $57,143, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29911?
The median home value in ZIP 29911 is $97,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29911?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29911 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29911?
ZIP code 29911 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29911?
In ZIP code 29911, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29911?
In ZIP code 29911, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29911?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29911 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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