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Newberry County
Prosperity, SC
29127
29127 ZIP Code — Prosperity, SC
Newberry County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29127 is located in
Prosperity ,
South Carolina ,
within Newberry County .
It covers approximately 100.28 square miles and serves a population of
9,042 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 803/839 .
About ZIP code 29127
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,677. 39% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 29127 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
9,042
Population density
90 / sq mi
State FIPS
45
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
100.28 sq mi
Water area
11.91 sq mi
Latitude
34.1899
Longitude
-81.5050
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
803/839
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
54.0%
45.8%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
28.6%
30.5%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
14.8%
18.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.7%
5.1%
Demographics & statistics
$59,677
Median household income
$230,400
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,763 19.5% 18 and over 7,279 80.5% 65 and over 2,186 24.2% Median age 49.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
22.4%
Group Count % White 6,838 75% Black or African American 2,041 22.4% Two or more races 119 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 81 0.9% Other race 44 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
54.0%
45.8%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
28.6%
30.5%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
14.8%
18.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.7%
5.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.2% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 5.3% $35k–$50k 18.3% $50k–$75k 19.6% $75k–$100k 11.1% $100k–$150k 17.8% $150k–$200k 6.9% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $59,677
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $230,400 Median rent / month $943 Owner occupied 79.0% Renter occupied 21.0% Vacant 17.8% Single-family detached 71.1% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 25.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 10.2% 2000–2009 18.2% 1990–1999 17.7% 1980–1989 15.0% 1970–1979 16.6% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 6.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 2.9% 2 bedrooms 22.9% 3 bedrooms 57.8% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 25.5% 2 vehicles 38.1% 3 or more 33.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.0% Electricity 72.6% Propane / LP gas 7.3% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 0.7% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,051 52.1% Cohabiting couple 136 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 673 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 1,074 27.3% Households with children under 18 1,038 26.4% Households with seniors (65+) 1,402 35.6% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.1% 18.5% Married 62.5% 53.1% Separated 2.6% 1.6% Widowed 1.0% 10.8% Divorced 6.8% 16.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.8% Bachelor's or higher 26.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 68 4.0% Kindergarten 51 3.0% Elementary school 961 56.1% High school 313 18.3% College / grad school 320 18.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Public administration
9.0%
Professional & management
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.5% Service 13.8% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 10.9% Production & transportation 16.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.3% Government 20.8% Self-employed 9.1% Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.9% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.7% Retirement income 26.8% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 10.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 41.4% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 15.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 68.8% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 551 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 16.3% Under 18 2.9% 18–64 years 13.7% 65 and over 33.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.9% Public insurance 41.2% No insurance 5.7% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,627 95.4% Spanish 25 0.3% Other Indo-European 4 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.2% Other languages 4 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,900 98.4% Born in same state 8,898 98.4% Born in different state 6,642 73.5% Foreign born 2 0.0% Naturalized citizen 142 1.6% Not a US citizen 98 69.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,141 12.6% Arab 1,064 11.8% Italian 603 6.7% English 70 0.8%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 7 0.1% Polish 6 0.1% Irish 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 88.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29127
What city is ZIP code 29127 in?
ZIP code 29127 is primarily assigned to Prosperity, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29127 in?
ZIP code 29127 falls within Newberry County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29127 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 29127 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 29127?
ZIP code 29127 has an estimated population of 9,042 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29127?
The median household income in ZIP code 29127 is $59,677, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29127?
The median home value in ZIP code 29127 is $230,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 29127 in?
ZIP code 29127 observes the EST timezone.
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