PlainZIP

Garnett, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29922

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

1,214
4/sq mi
$28,750
Median income
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garnett pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29922 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29922 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garnett, Hampton County, South Carolina, home to just 1,214 residents across 346.9 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29922 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,750 (55% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $16,984. 46.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29922, plus 6 more within Hampton County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 29922, Garnett, 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

1,214

Population

346.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29922?

55.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 10.4%
African American 81.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$28,750

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$16,984

Per Capita Income

46.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29922 ranks nationally

Garnett, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,750 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

435

Total Housing Units

350

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 29922, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$438K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 29922 vs 29939 →

ZIP 29922 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 29922 ranks #3 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 29922 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 29922 ranks #4 of 4 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 4.2 mi
31303 Clyo, GA 1,999 8.6 mi
29918 Estill, SC 5,278 8.9 mi
29921 Furman, SC 227 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampton County

29918 standard
Estill, SC
Pop: 5,278
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

Related Areas

Hampton County Garnett, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29922 in? ▼
ZIP code 29922 (Garnett) 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 29922? ▼
ZIP code 29922 in Garnett, SC has a population of 1,214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29922? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29922 is $28,750, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29922? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29922 is African American at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29922? ▼
ZIP code 29922 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29922? ▼
In ZIP code 29922, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 29922? ▼
In ZIP code 29922, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29922? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29922 is 46.2% 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.