29009 ZIP Code — Bethune, SC

Kershaw County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29009 is located in Bethune, South Carolina, within Kershaw County. It covers approximately 112.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29009

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,958. 41% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,267

population

112.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethune	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29101 Mc Bee (7.7 mi) 29032 Cassatt (7.9 mi) 29067 Kershaw (11.8 mi) 29175 Westville (12.5 mi) 29718 Jefferson (12.8 mi) 29020 Camden (14.6 mi) 29010 Bishopville (17.5 mi) 29550 Hartsville (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,267
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	112.12 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	34.4456
Longitude	-80.3845
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	44.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	33.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	17.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,267

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$53,958

Median household income

$23,284

Per capita income

$100,200

Median home value

$1,076

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

1,025

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

117

20–24

114

175

25–34

169

35–44

45–54

55–59

119

60–64

115

235

65–74

227

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	393	17.3%
18 and over	1,874	82.7%
65 and over	613	27.0%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.6%

Black or African American 36.1%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,331	57.6%
Black or African American	835	36.1%
Two or more races	47	2%
Hispanic or Latino	43	1.9%
Other race	43	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	44.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	33.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	17.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 31.1%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	31.1%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	0.1%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$53,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,200
Median rent / month	$1,076
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	23.9%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.9%
Electricity	72.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	445	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	50	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	131	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	280	30.9%
Households with children under 18	178	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	49.9%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	32.0%
Married	50.7%	47.3%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	13.5%
Divorced	7.1%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.1%
Kindergarten	17	3.3%
Elementary school	180	34.5%
High school	32	6.1%
College / grad school	260	49.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.4%

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 6.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Professional & management 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	31.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	283	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,161	95.3%
Spanish	49	2.3%
Other Indo-European	49	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,244	99.0%
Born in same state	2,228	98.3%
Born in different state	1,694	74.7%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.0%
Not a US citizen	16	69.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	253	11.2%
Arab	121	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	4.3%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29009

What city is ZIP code 29009 in?

ZIP code 29009 is primarily assigned to Bethune, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29009 in?

ZIP code 29009 falls within Kershaw County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29009 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 29009 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29009?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29009 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 29009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29009 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 29009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29009 in?

ZIP code 29009 observes the EST timezone.