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
$48,986
Median income
$216,800
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 29936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 615.4 square miles in Ridgeland, Jasper County, South Carolina. The area is home to 13,354 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 29936 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29936 sits at $48,986 (23% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,800. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $216,800 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,295 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 29936 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29936

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29936.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,354

Population

615.4

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29936?

38.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 39.5%
African American 42.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

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

$26,800

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29936 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,986 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,566

Total Housing Units

5,801

Occupied Units

765

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$216,800

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 29936 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 29936 ranks #2 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 29936 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 29936 ranks #3 of 3 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
29912 Coosawhatchie, SC 42 7.6 mi
29934 Pineland, SC 1,172 11.2 mi
29909 Okatie, SC 16,394 11.7 mi

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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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