Varnville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29944
Hampton County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,118
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,620
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Varnville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29944 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29944 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Varnville, Hampton County, South Carolina, home to 5,118 residents across 343.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29944 reports a modest median household income of $59,620 (6% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,407. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,100 (50% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $759; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampton County, so 29944 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 29944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Varnville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29944.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 29944, Varnville, 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
5,118
Population
343.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29944?
40.9
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
1.6%
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?
$59,620
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$26,407
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29944 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Varnville, 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)
$59,620 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,008housing units
2,008
Total Housing Units
1,657
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,100
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$759
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 29944, employing approximately 696 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,740,000.
50
Businesses
696
Employees
$29.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 22.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 29944 vs 29916 →
ZIP 29944 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29944
Varnville (29944)
5,118 residents
- 29924
Hampton (29924)
4,331 residents
- 29911 1,725
Brunson (29911)
1,725 residents
- 29916 1,533
Early Branch (29916)
1,533 residents
- 29929 1,135
Islandton (29929)
1,135 residents
- 29921 227
Furman (29921)
227 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29944 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29944 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29921
Furman (29921)
$72,375 median income
- 29916
Early Branch (29916)
$70,982 median income
- 29944
Varnville (29944)
$59,620 median income
- 29929
Islandton (29929)
$58,267 median income
- 29911
Brunson (29911)
$57,143 median income
- 29924
Hampton (29924)
$43,542 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29944 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 29944, 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 (5,118 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 29944 in?
ZIP code 29944 (Varnville) 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 29944?
ZIP code 29944 in Varnville, SC has a population of 5,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29944?
The median household income in ZIP 29944 is $59,620, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29944?
The median home value in ZIP 29944 is $112,100, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29944 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29944?
ZIP code 29944 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29944 are: Health care and social assistance (11), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29944?
In ZIP code 29944, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 29944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29944 is 30.9 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 29944?
In ZIP code 29944, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29944 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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