Hampton, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29924
Hampton County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,331
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,542
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hampton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29924 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29924 covers 138.8 square miles in Hampton, Hampton County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,331 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29924 reports a modest median household income of $43,542 (32% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,241. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,800 (27% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $933; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampton County, so 29924 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 29924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29924.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 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 29924, Hampton, 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
4,331
Population
138.8
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29924?
39.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$43,542
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$24,241
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29924 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Hampton, 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)
$43,542 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
2,151housing units
2,151
Total Housing Units
1,890
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$933
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 146 business establishments in ZIP 29924, employing approximately 918 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,134,000.
146
Businesses
918
Employees
$39.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 22.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 15.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
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 29924 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29918
Estill (29918)
5,278 residents
- 29944
Varnville (29944)
5,118 residents
- 29827
Fairfax (29827)
4,624 residents
- 29924
Hampton (29924)
4,331 residents
- 29911 1,725
Brunson (29911)
1,725 residents
- 29923 392
Gifford (29923)
392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29924 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29924 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29944
Varnville (29944)
$59,620 median income
- 29911
Brunson (29911)
$57,143 median income
- 29924
Hampton (29924)
$43,542 median income
- 29918
Estill (29918)
$42,665 median income
- 29827
Fairfax (29827)
$40,844 median income
- 29923
Gifford (29923)
$31,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29924 ranks #3 of 6 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 29924, 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 (4,331 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 29924 in?
ZIP code 29924 (Hampton) 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 29924?
ZIP code 29924 in Hampton, SC has a population of 4,331 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29924?
The median household income in ZIP 29924 is $43,542, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29924?
The median home value in ZIP 29924 is $165,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29924 is African American at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29924?
ZIP code 29924 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 918 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29924 are: Retail trade (33), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23), Finance and insurance (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29924?
In ZIP code 29924, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 29924?
In ZIP code 29924, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29924 is 34.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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