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
31
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
69
Under 5
74
125
5–9
134
16
10–14
18
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
39
85+
41
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1860114.3%
18 and over3,60785.7%
65 and over1,06525.3%
Median age46.2 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%
GroupCount%
Black or African American2,38755.9%
White1,62338%
Two or more races922.2%
Hispanic or Latino631.5%
Other race631.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native240.6%
Asian190.4%

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 $10k11.6%
$10k–$15k10.2%
$15k–$25k11.6%
$25k–$35k12.1%
$35k–$50k6.0%
$50k–$75k9.6%
$75k–$100k22.3%
$100k–$150k12.8%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$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

MetricValue
Median home value$115,400
Median rent / month$692
Owner occupied82.1%
Renter occupied17.9%
Vacant21.8%
Single-family detached59.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes35.4%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.13

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201918.4%
2000–20096.6%
1990–199920.0%
1980–198913.6%
1970–197916.0%
1960–196910.9%
1950–19597.2%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier0.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom4.6%
2 bedrooms18.3%
3 bedrooms53.8%
4 bedrooms19.7%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.5%
1 vehicle33.6%
2 vehicles37.8%
3 or more20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.7%
Electricity81.3%
Propane / LP gas13.4%
Fuel oil0.8%
Wood0.7%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family64833.6%
Cohabiting couple21711.3%
Male householder, no spouse44623.1%
Female householder, no spouse61732.0%
Households with children under 1842822.2%
Households with seniors (65+)79541.2%
Average household size2.10

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.0%42.5%
Married42.2%34.3%
Separated7.9%2.1%
Widowed7.5%12.5%
Divorced6.4%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 higher84.8%
Bachelor's or higher14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool414.8%
Kindergarten80.9%
Elementary school21625.5%
High school27632.6%
College / grad school30536.1%

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 & arts27.5%
Service21.6%
Sales & office14.3%
Natural resources & construction12.9%
Production & transportation23.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.7%
Government22.8%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.0%
Carpool15.2%
Public transit1.1%
Walk7.4%
Work from home4.8%
Other means1.5%
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 Security43.2%
Retirement income36.6%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP14.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.7%
High blood pressure43.0%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis31.1%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.1%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.4%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health21.4%
Poor mental health16.3%
Poor physical health14.2%
No health insurance19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.6%
Visited dentist57.3%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss19.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2878.6%
Disability%
Any disability26.4%
Under 187.8%
18–64 years24.7%
65 and over40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.1%
Public insurance58.0%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 196.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,06596.6%
Spanish230.6%
Other Indo-European170.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages60.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,11997.9%
Born in same state4,08697.1%
Born in different state2,91769.3%
Foreign born330.8%
Naturalized citizen892.1%
Not a US citizen6573.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab3378%
French2495.9%
Italian2084.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish360.9%
German230.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.8%
Internet access84.8%

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.

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