29130 ZIP Code — Ridgeway, SC

Fairfield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29130 is located in Ridgeway, South Carolina, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 150.88 square miles and serves a population of 6,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29130

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 $223,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,606) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29130 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,276

population

150.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29130 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29130

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29130. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ridgeway	Acceptable
Ridgeway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29045 Elgin (10.2 mi) 29180 Winnsboro (10.3 mi) 29016 Blythewood (11 mi) 29229 Columbia (13.3 mi) 29078 Lugoff (13.5 mi) 29055 Great Falls (14.8 mi) 29020 Camden (16.9 mi) 29058 Heath Springs (17.2 mi) 29175 Westville (17.5 mi) 29223 Columbia (18.3 mi) 29203 Columbia (18.8 mi) 29014 Blackstock (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,276
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	150.88 sq mi
Water area	8.92 sq mi
Latitude	34.3273
Longitude	-80.8837
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	47.8%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	25.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,276

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$65,606

Median household income

$41,854

Per capita income

$223,500

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

2,930

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

5–9

110

10–14

193

15–19

193

119

20–24

120

255

25–34

256

293

35–44

293

397

45–54

398

205

55–59

206

290

60–64

291

710

65–74

712

208

75–84

209

231

85+

232

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	698	11.1%
18 and over	5,578	88.9%
65 and over	2,302	36.7%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.1%

Black or African American 43.2%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,263	51.1%
Black or African American	2,758	43.2%
Two or more races	238	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	114	1.8%
Asian	17	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	25.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$65,606

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,500
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	8.4%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,557	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	20	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	625	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	612	21.7%
Households with children under 18	382	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,417	50.4%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	19.2%
Married	51.8%	59.4%
Separated	6.9%	2.1%
Widowed	5.8%	14.4%
Divorced	7.7%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	122	18.7%
Kindergarten	3	0.5%
Elementary school	166	25.5%
High school	287	44.0%
College / grad school	74	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Professional & management 14.8%

Public administration 10.0%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Construction 3.8%

Retail trade 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	43.3%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	468	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,137	97.8%
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)	6,228	99.2%
Born in same state	6,210	98.9%
Born in different state	4,480	71.4%
Foreign born	18	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	48	0.8%
Not a US citizen	48	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	349	5.6%
Italian	275	4.4%
French	205	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.1%
Dutch	6	0.1%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29130

What city is ZIP code 29130 in?

ZIP code 29130 is primarily assigned to Ridgeway, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29130 in?

ZIP code 29130 falls within Fairfield County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29130 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 29130 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29130 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 29130 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29130 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 29130 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29130?

Health data for ZIP code 29130 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29130 in?

ZIP code 29130 observes the EST timezone.