Yemassee, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29945
Hampton County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,841
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,449
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yemassee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29945 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29945 covers 569.5 square miles in Yemassee, Hampton County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,841 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29945 reports a modest median household income of $55,449 (13% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,325. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,300 (45% below the average South Carolina ZIP); owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampton County, so 29945 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 29945
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yemassee, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29945.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
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 29945, Yemassee, 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
4,841
Population
569.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29945?
47.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.0%
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?
$55,449
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$30,325
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29945 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Yemassee, 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)
$55,449 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
2,253housing units
2,253
Total Housing Units
1,836
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,300
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 29945, employing approximately 670 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,836,000.
61
Businesses
670
Employees
$22.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 21.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.9% |
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 29945 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29945
Yemassee (29945)
4,841 residents
- 29940
Seabrook (29940)
3,967 residents
- 29941 497
Sheldon (29941)
497 residents
- 29912 42
Coosawhatchie (29912)
42 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29945 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29945 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29941
Sheldon (29941)
$119,886 median income
- 29945
Yemassee (29945)
$55,449 median income
- 29940
Seabrook (29940)
$54,177 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29945 ranks #2 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 29945, 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 (4,841 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 29945 in?
ZIP code 29945 (Yemassee) 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 29945?
ZIP code 29945 in Yemassee, SC has a population of 4,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29945?
The median household income in ZIP 29945 is $55,449, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29945?
The median home value in ZIP 29945 is $124,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29945?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29945 is African American at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29945?
ZIP code 29945 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 670 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29945?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29945 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (13), Construction (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29945?
In ZIP code 29945, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 29945?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29945 is 35.3 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 29945?
In ZIP code 29945, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29945?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29945 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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