Ridgeland, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29936
Jasper County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,354
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,986
- Median income Below-median income area
- $216,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ridgeland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29936 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29936 (Ridgeland, SC) fell -15.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 29936 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridgeland, Jasper County, South Carolina, home to 13,354 residents across 615.4 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29936 reports a modest median household income of $48,986 (23% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,800. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $216,800 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,295; 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jasper County, so 29936 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 29936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgeland, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29936.
- Construction
Construction
101 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 38
Accommodation and food services
38 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 29936, Ridgeland, 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
13,354
Population
615.4
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29936?
38.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
9.6%
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?
$48,986
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,800
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29936 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Ridgeland, 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)
$48,986 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
6,566housing units
6,566
Total Housing Units
5,801
Occupied Units
765
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,800
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,295
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 455 business establishments in ZIP 29936, employing approximately 5,171 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,163,000.
455
Businesses
5,171
Employees
$252.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 101 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 14.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
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 29936 vs 29912 →
ZIP 29936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29909
Okatie (29909)
16,394 residents
- 29936
Ridgeland (29936)
13,354 residents
- 29934 1,172
Pineland (29934)
1,172 residents
- 29912 42
Coosawhatchie (29912)
42 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29936 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29909
Okatie (29909)
$91,294 median income
- 29934
Pineland (29934)
$88,397 median income
- 29936
Ridgeland (29936)
$48,986 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29936 ranks #3 of 3 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 29936, 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 (13,354 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 29936 in?
ZIP code 29936 (Ridgeland) is located in Jasper County, South Carolina. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29936?
ZIP code 29936 in Ridgeland, SC has a population of 13,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29936?
The median household income in ZIP 29936 is $48,986, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29936?
The median home value in ZIP 29936 is $216,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29936 is African American at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29936?
ZIP code 29936 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 5,171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29936 are: Construction (101), Retail trade (68), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29936?
In ZIP code 29936, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 29936?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29936 is 29.2 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 29936?
In ZIP code 29936, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29936 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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