29168 ZIP Code — Wedgefield, SC

Sumter County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29168 is located in Wedgefield, South Carolina, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 78.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29168

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $31,649. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,666

population

78.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wedgefield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29154 Sumter (5 mi) 29125 Pinewood (8.7 mi) 29150 Sumter (11.1 mi) 29052 Gadsden (11.6 mi) 29044 Eastover (12.2 mi) 29040 Dalzell (15.8 mi) 29128 Rembert (16.9 mi) 29153 Sumter (17 mi) 29135 Saint Matthews (17.3 mi) 29061 Hopkins (18.1 mi) 29030 Cameron (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,666
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	78.10 sq mi
Water area	1.45 sq mi
Latitude	33.8279
Longitude	-80.5385
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	61.6%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,666

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$31,649

Median household income

$19,611

Per capita income

$91,400

Median home value

$1,007

Median monthly rent

60.3%

Home ownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,025

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

110

146

5–9

133

10–14

238

15–19

218

182

20–24

166

194

25–34

177

208

35–44

191

263

45–54

242

140

55–59

129

112

60–64

103

145

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	966	26.4%
18 and over	2,700	73.6%
65 and over	455	12.4%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54%

Black or African American 41.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,998	54%
Black or African American	1,532	41.4%
Two or more races	123	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	35	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 15.1%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 21.4%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	15.1%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	21.4%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$31,649

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 37.7%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,400
Median rent / month	$1,007
Owner occupied	60.3%
Renter occupied	39.7%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	33.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	31.1%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	19.2%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	87.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	600	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	89	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	121	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	569	41.3%
Households with children under 18	623	45.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	22.8%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	40.2%
Married	45.9%	38.3%
Separated	6.0%	6.5%
Widowed	0.4%	7.2%
Divorced	10.8%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	3.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	337	33.3%
High school	437	43.1%
College / grad school	202	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Professional & management 16.0%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.1%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	0.3%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 34.8%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 32.4%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 55.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	19.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	347	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	27.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,437	93.8%
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)	3,587	97.8%
Born in same state	3,537	96.5%
Born in different state	2,491	67.9%
Foreign born	50	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	79	2.2%
Not a US citizen	79	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	307	8.4%
Italian	258	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	173	4.7%
English	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29168

What city is ZIP code 29168 in?

ZIP code 29168 is primarily assigned to Wedgefield, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29168 in?

ZIP code 29168 falls within Sumter County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29168?

35% of residents in ZIP code 29168 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29168?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29168?

Health data for ZIP code 29168 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 29168 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29168 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29168 in?

ZIP code 29168 observes the EST timezone.