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Estill, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29918

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

5,278
23/sq mi
$42,665
Median income
$90,200
Median home value
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Estill 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
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29918 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29918 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Estill, Hampton County, South Carolina, home to 5,278 residents across 234.6 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29918 reports a modest median household income of $42,665 (33% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,877. Local economic indicators show a 18.9% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $90,200 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $746 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hampton County, letting you compare 29918 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 29918

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Estill, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29918.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29918, Estill, 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

5,278

Population

234.6

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29918?

43.8

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 29.9%
African American 66.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$42,665

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$23,877

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

37.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29918 ranks nationally

Estill, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,665 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,915

Total Housing Units

1,482

Occupied Units

433

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$90,200

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$746

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 29918, employing approximately 706 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,029,000.

63

Businesses

706

Employees

$38.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 20.6%
Construction 10 15.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.5%
Finance and insurance 5 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.3%
Manufacturing 3 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.8%

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 29918 vs 29939 →

ZIP 29918 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 29918 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29918 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 29918 ranks #3 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
29939 Scotia, SC 302 5.1 mi
29923 Gifford, SC 392 7.9 mi
29921 Furman, SC 227 5.9 mi
29922 Garnett, SC 1,214 8.9 mi
29932 Luray, SC 269 7.9 mi
29924 Hampton, SC 4,331 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampton County

29944 standard
Varnville, SC
Pop: 5,118
29945 standard
Yemassee, SC
Pop: 4,841
29924 standard
Hampton, SC
Pop: 4,331
29911 standard
Brunson, SC
Pop: 1,725
29916 standard
Early Branch, SC
Pop: 1,533
29922 standard
Garnett, SC
Pop: 1,214

Related Areas

Hampton County Estill, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29918 in? ▼
ZIP code 29918 (Estill) 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 29918? ▼
ZIP code 29918 in Estill, SC has a population of 5,278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29918? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29918 is $42,665, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29918? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29918 is $90,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29918? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29918 is African American at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29918? ▼
ZIP code 29918 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29918? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29918 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29918? ▼
In ZIP code 29918, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% 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 29918? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29918 is 37.1 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 29918? ▼
In ZIP code 29918, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29918? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29918 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.