29010 ZIP Code — Bishopville, SC

Lee County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29010 is located in Bishopville, South Carolina, within Lee County. It covers approximately 198.82 square miles and serves a population of 11,955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29010

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 $100,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $37,598. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 29010 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,955

population

198.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29010 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29010

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bishopville	Acceptable
Bishopville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29069 Lamar (11.5 mi) 29104 Mayesville (14.8 mi) 29032 Cassatt (14.9 mi) 29040 Dalzell (15.2 mi) 29128 Rembert (16 mi) 29153 Sumter (16.4 mi) 29550 Hartsville (17 mi) 29009 Bethune (17.5 mi) 29080 Lynchburg (18.1 mi) 29101 Mc Bee (18.6 mi) 29020 Camden (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,955
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	198.82 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	34.2087
Longitude	-80.2771
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	67.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	22.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	8.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,955

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$37,598

Median household income

$18,904

Per capita income

$100,900

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

3,811

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

373

Under 5

326

286

5–9

250

384

10–14

336

486

15–19

425

429

20–24

375

725

25–34

635

931

35–44

816

733

45–54

642

411

55–59

360

467

60–64

408

687

65–74

601

374

75–84

327

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,345	19.6%
18 and over	9,610	80.4%
65 and over	2,157	18.0%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.2%

White 34.2%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,472	62.2%
White	4,112	34.2%
Two or more races	359	3%
Hispanic or Latino	58	0.5%
Asian	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	67.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	22.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	8.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$37,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,900
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	85.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,344	30.7%
Cohabiting couple	307	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	949	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,776	40.6%
Households with children under 18	1,215	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,592	36.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.8%	34.6%
Married	28.2%	34.4%
Separated	7.1%	5.5%
Widowed	3.5%	14.2%
Divorced	10.3%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	2.8%
Kindergarten	186	6.5%
Elementary school	1,029	36.2%
High school	759	26.7%
College / grad school	793	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Other services 8.0%

Professional & management 7.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Construction 5.0%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 42.6%

18 and over 24.6%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 41.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	649	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,256	94.2%
Spanish	16	0.1%
Other Indo-European	16	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,738	98.2%
Born in same state	11,682	97.7%
Born in different state	9,184	76.8%
Foreign born	56	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	217	1.8%
Not a US citizen	10	4.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	739	6.2%
French	511	4.3%
Italian	343	2.9%
German	50	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	0.2%
Irish	14	0.1%
English	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29010

What city is ZIP code 29010 in?

ZIP code 29010 is primarily assigned to Bishopville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29010 in?

ZIP code 29010 falls within Lee County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29010?

29% of residents in ZIP code 29010 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29010?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29010 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29010 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29010?

The median home value in ZIP code 29010 is $100,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 29010 in?

ZIP code 29010 observes the EST timezone.