29003 ZIP Code — Bamberg, SC

Bamberg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29003 is located in Bamberg, South Carolina, within Bamberg County. It covers approximately 136.31 square miles and serves a population of 5,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/839.

About ZIP code 29003

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 $93,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,945. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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.

Overall, ZIP code 29003 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,564

population

136.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bamberg	Acceptable
Bamberg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29038 Cope (7.2 mi) 29432 Branchville (9.8 mi) 29039 Cordova (10.7 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (10.9 mi) 29042 Denmark (11.7 mi) 29133 Rowesville (11.9 mi) 29481 Smoaks (13.1 mi) 29843 Olar (13.6 mi) 29113 Norway (14.8 mi) 29082 Lodge (14.9 mi) 29115 Orangeburg (16.5 mi) 29471 Reevesville (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,564
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	136.31 sq mi
Water area	1.11 sq mi
Latitude	33.2579
Longitude	-80.9577
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803/839

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	14.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,564

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$50,945

Median household income

$24,856

Per capita income

$93,000

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

2,328

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

140

5–9

158

143

10–14

160

193

15–19

217

20–24

100

288

25–34

323

286

35–44

321

291

45–54

328

234

55–59

264

191

60–64

214

356

65–74

401

219

75–84

246

106

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	904	16.2%
18 and over	4,660	83.8%
65 and over	1,447	26.0%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.8%

White 41.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,136	55.8%
White	2,310	41.1%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1%
Other race	56	1%
Two or more races	49	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	14.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$50,945

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,000
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	12.7%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.8%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	23.4%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	71.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	842	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	120	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	406	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	816	37.4%
Households with children under 18	494	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,085	49.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	28.3%
Married	41.9%	36.0%
Separated	2.3%	6.6%
Widowed	9.3%	16.0%
Divorced	10.7%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 17.5%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	4.1%
Kindergarten	99	9.2%
Elementary school	417	38.7%
High school	215	19.9%
College / grad school	303	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.9%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Construction 14.9%

Retail trade 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	37.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 41.6%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	241	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	21.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,387	96.8%
Spanish	46	0.9%
Other Indo-European	46	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,522	99.2%
Born in same state	5,480	98.5%
Born in different state	4,151	74.6%
Foreign born	42	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	42	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,139	20.5%
French	125	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29003

What city is ZIP code 29003 in?

ZIP code 29003 is primarily assigned to Bamberg, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29003 in?

ZIP code 29003 falls within Bamberg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29003 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 29003 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29003?

25% of residents in ZIP code 29003 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29003 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 29003 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29003?

The median home value in ZIP code 29003 is $93,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29003 in?

ZIP code 29003 observes the EST timezone.