29031 ZIP Code — Carlisle, SC

Union County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29031 is located in Carlisle, South Carolina, within Union County. It covers approximately 129.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29031

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $60,313. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29031 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,864

population

129.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlisle	Acceptable
Carlisle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29706 Chester (11.5 mi) 29178 Whitmire (11.9 mi) 29379 Union (12.4 mi) 29015 Blair (13.5 mi) 29353 Jonesville (17.5 mi) 29742 Sharon (18.3 mi) 29014 Blackstock (18.7 mi) 29321 Buffalo (18.9 mi) 29126 Pomaria (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,864
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	129.18 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	34.6165
Longitude	-81.4341
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	30.3%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,864

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$60,313

Median household income

$23,651

Per capita income

$93,500

Median home value

$935

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

572

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

172

25–34

166

118

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	299	16.0%
18 and over	1,565	84.0%
65 and over	210	11.3%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 72.7%

White 18.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,414	72.7%
White	363	18.7%
Hispanic or Latino	82	4.2%
Other race	78	4%
Two or more races	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	30.3%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 31.5%

$75k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	31.5%
$75k–$100k	25.5%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$60,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,500
Median rent / month	$935
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	26.0%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	258	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	85	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	153	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	158	24.2%
Households with children under 18	172	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	23.7%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.1%	44.0%
Married	30.4%	35.0%
Separated	7.7%	2.0%
Widowed	4.9%	13.3%
Divorced	3.9%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.3%
Kindergarten	2	0.5%
Elementary school	167	44.1%
High school	167	44.1%
College / grad school	42	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Retail trade 15.8%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Public administration 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Construction 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 2.1%

Other services 1.3%

Professional & management 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.4%
Service	30.0%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	35.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	8.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.4%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	24.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,803	96.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,864	100.0%
Born in same state	1,860	99.8%
Born in different state	1,543	82.8%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	142	7.6%
Italian	19	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	0.6%
French	11	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	89.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29031

What city is ZIP code 29031 in?

ZIP code 29031 is primarily assigned to Carlisle, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29031 in?

ZIP code 29031 falls within Union County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29031?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29031?

The median home value in ZIP code 29031 is $93,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29031?

Health data for ZIP code 29031 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 29031?

ZIP code 29031 has an estimated population of 1,864 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29031 in?

ZIP code 29031 observes the EST timezone.