29044 ZIP Code — Eastover, SC

Richland County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29044 is located in Eastover, South Carolina, within Richland County. It covers approximately 137.09 square miles and serves a population of 4,208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29044

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,833. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 29044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,208

population

137.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eastover	Acceptable
Eastover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29052 Gadsden (5.5 mi) 29061 Hopkins (7.9 mi) 29168 Wedgefield (12.2 mi) 29223 Columbia (12.5 mi) 29209 Columbia (13.5 mi) 29135 Saint Matthews (14.5 mi) 29154 Sumter (14.7 mi) 29206 Columbia (15 mi) 29128 Rembert (16.1 mi) 29205 Columbia (16.6 mi) 29040 Dalzell (17.3 mi) 29229 Columbia (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,208
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	137.09 sq mi
Water area	1.94 sq mi
Latitude	33.9215
Longitude	-80.7186
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	46.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	4.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,208

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$45,833

Median household income

$26,746

Per capita income

$115,400

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

2,118

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

125

5–9

134

10–14

184

15–19

198

158

20–24

170

280

25–34

299

174

35–44

186

258

45–54

276

137

55–59

146

116

60–64

125

317

65–74

339

159

75–84

170

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	601	14.3%
18 and over	3,607	85.7%
65 and over	1,065	25.3%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.9%

White 38%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,387	55.9%
White	1,623	38%
Two or more races	92	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	63	1.5%
Other race	63	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.6%
Asian	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	46.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	4.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	22.3%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$45,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,400
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.4%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	81.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	648	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	217	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	446	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	617	32.0%
Households with children under 18	428	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	795	41.2%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	42.5%
Married	42.2%	34.3%
Separated	7.9%	2.1%
Widowed	7.5%	12.5%
Divorced	6.4%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	4.8%
Kindergarten	8	0.9%
Elementary school	216	25.5%
High school	276	32.6%
College / grad school	305	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Professional & management 14.0%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 6.8%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 27.1%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	287	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,065	96.6%
Spanish	23	0.6%
Other Indo-European	17	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,119	97.9%
Born in same state	4,086	97.1%
Born in different state	2,917	69.3%
Foreign born	33	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	89	2.1%
Not a US citizen	65	73.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	337	8%
French	249	5.9%
Italian	208	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	0.9%
German	23	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29044

What city is ZIP code 29044 in?

ZIP code 29044 is primarily assigned to Eastover, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29044 in?

ZIP code 29044 falls within Richland County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29044 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 29044 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29044?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29044?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29044 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 29044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29044 in?

ZIP code 29044 observes the EST timezone.