Islandton, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29929

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

1,135
6/sq mi
$58,267
Median income
$104,500
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Islandton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29929 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29929 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 195.7 square miles in Islandton, Colleton County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,135 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 29929 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29929 sits at $58,267 (9% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,161. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $104,500 (54% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29929 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Colleton County, so you can benchmark 29929 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 29929, Islandton, 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

1,135

Population

195.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29929?

36.4

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 10.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$58,267

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$25,161

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29929 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,267 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

573

Total Housing Units

475

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$104,500

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 29929, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $699,000.

7

Businesses

31

Employees

$699K

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

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ZIP 29929 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 29929 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 29929 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 29929 ranks #2 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
29082 Lodge, SC 572 7.1 mi
29475 Ruffin, SC 2,874 7.4 mi
29493 Williams, SC 117 8.9 mi
29944 Varnville, SC 5,118 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29929 in?
ZIP code 29929 (Islandton) is located in Colleton County, South Carolina. Colleton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colleton-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29929?
ZIP code 29929 in Islandton, SC has a population of 1,135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29929?
The median household income in ZIP 29929 is $58,267, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29929?
The median home value in ZIP 29929 is $104,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29929?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29929 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29929?
ZIP code 29929 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29929?
In ZIP code 29929, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 29929?
In ZIP code 29929, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29929?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29929 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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