29018 ZIP Code — Bowman, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29018 is located in Bowman, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 106.11 square miles and serves a population of 3,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29018

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,795. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,359
population
106.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29018 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29018

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City Status
Bowman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
29142 Santee (10.5 mi) 29133 Rowesville (10.5 mi) 29471 Reevesville (11.2 mi) 29432 Branchville (11.3 mi) 29059 Holly Hill (11.3 mi) 29477 Saint George (11.6 mi) 29448 Harleyville (12.5 mi) 29163 Vance (12.5 mi) 29047 Elloree (13.2 mi) 29030 Cameron (16 mi) 29117 Orangeburg (16.8 mi) 29039 Cordova (17.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,359
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 106.11 sq mi
Water area 0.35 sq mi
Latitude 33.3406
Longitude -80.6272
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 63.2% 63.5% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 25.8% 25.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 9.9% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.5% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,359
Population
32
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$36,795
Median household income
$20,106
Per capita income
$112,500
Median home value
$677
Median monthly rent
76.2%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
Unemployment
1,271
Housing units
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
67
Under 5
89
89
5–9
118
114
10–14
152
104
15–19
138
89
20–24
118
175
25–34
234
182
35–44
243
160
45–54
213
92
55–59
123
132
60–64
176
181
65–74
242
36
75–84
48
19
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1882024.4%
18 and over2,53975.6%
65 and over55116.4%
Median age38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 57.6%
White 34%
Two or more races 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Other race 1.1%
GroupCount%
Black or African American2,00757.6%
White1,18434%
Two or more races1313.8%
Hispanic or Latino1263.6%
Other race371.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.2% 63.5% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 25.8% 25.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 9.9% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.5% 5.1%
Under $10k 17.0%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 10.4%
$25k–$35k 16.4%
$35k–$50k 9.0%
$50k–$75k 16.3%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
$200k+ 0.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k17.0%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k10.4%
$25k–$35k16.4%
$35k–$50k9.0%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k12.8%
$150k–$200k2.5%
$200k+0.1%
Median income$36,795

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%
$50k–$100k 27.2%
$100k–$150k 9.4%
$150k–$200k 24.1%
$200k–$300k 13.0%
$300k–$500k 4.6%
$500k–$1M 0.7%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$112,500
Median rent / month$677
Owner occupied76.2%
Renter occupied23.8%
Vacant19.7%
Single-family detached56.7%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes40.9%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.87

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.7%
2010–20194.3%
2000–20098.7%
1990–199919.6%
1980–198923.5%
1970–197915.9%
1960–196915.7%
1950–19591.7%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier2.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.1%
1 bedroom2.3%
2 bedrooms25.1%
3 bedrooms52.7%
4 bedrooms17.3%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.2%
1 vehicle24.8%
2 vehicles32.6%
3 or more33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.8%
Electricity55.9%
Propane / LP gas17.5%
Wood3.9%
No fuel used11.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family47637.7%
Cohabiting couple645.1%
Male householder, no spouse31925.3%
Female householder, no spouse40331.9%
Households with children under 1829523.4%
Households with seniors (65+)45135.7%
Average household size2.66

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.9%42.7%
Married44.3%32.9%
Separated4.3%3.4%
Widowed3.3%10.3%
Divorced8.3%10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 8.1%
HS graduate 45.1%
Some college, no degree 22.7%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.7%
Graduate / professional 2.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool131.5%
Kindergarten333.9%
Elementary school43351.2%
High school19823.4%
College / grad school16920.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%
Public administration 10.4%
Manufacturing 9.8%
Retail trade 8.0%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Professional & management 7.3%
Construction 5.8%
Other services 5.0%
Agriculture & mining 4.6%
Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.4%
Service31.2%
Sales & office21.6%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation18.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.1%
Government17.8%
Self-employed2.2%
Unpaid family workers1.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.0%
Carpool6.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from home2.1%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)30.2

Poverty

All people 15.6%
Under 18 years 14.0%
18 and over 16.1%
Married-couple families 1.9%
Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.4%
Retirement income26.1%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity45.7%
High blood pressure47.3%
High cholesterol37.2%
Diabetes18.0%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke5.2%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.3%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.3%
Depression20.3%
Fair or poor health22.3%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health14.2%
No health insurance19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.9%
Visited dentist59.0%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss20.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1997.8%
Disability%
Any disability16.0%
Under 1810.2%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.3%
Public insurance51.4%
No insurance11.2%
Uninsured under 190.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,20395.4%
Spanish381.2%
Other Indo-European381.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,30898.5%
Born in same state3,30898.5%
Born in different state2,79883.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen511.5%
Not a US citizen23.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1344%
Italian1253.7%
Arab1033.1%
AncestryCount%
English30.1%
Polish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29018

What city is ZIP code 29018 in?

ZIP code 29018 is primarily assigned to Bowman, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29018 in?

ZIP code 29018 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29018?

9% 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 29018 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29018?

16% of residents in ZIP code 29018 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29018?

Health data for ZIP code 29018 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29018 in?

ZIP code 29018 observes the EST timezone.

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