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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
$59,620
Median income
$112,100
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,407. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $112,100 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $759 a month; 72.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hampton County, letting you compare 29944 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29944?

40.9

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%
African American 45.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$26,407

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29944 ranks nationally

Varnville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,620 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,008

Total Housing Units

1,657

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$112,100

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29944 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29944 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 29944 ranks #3 of 6 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
29916 Early Branch, SC 1,533 6.3 mi
29924 Hampton, SC 4,331 7.5 mi
29929 Islandton, SC 1,135 11.2 mi
29921 Furman, SC 227 11.1 mi
29911 Brunson, SC 1,725 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampton County

29918 standard
Estill, SC
Pop: 5,278
29945 standard
Yemassee, SC
Pop: 4,841
29924 standard
Hampton, SC
Pop: 4,331
29911 standard
Brunson, SC
Pop: 1,725
29916 standard
Early Branch, SC
Pop: 1,533
29922 standard
Garnett, SC
Pop: 1,214

Related Areas

Hampton County Varnville, SC South Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.