29432 ZIP Code — Branchville, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29432 is located in Branchville, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 120.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29432

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $37,500. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management 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 29432 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,389

population

120.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29432 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29432

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29432. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Branchville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29471 Reevesville (8.3 mi) 29133 Rowesville (8.7 mi) 29481 Smoaks (9.2 mi) 29003 Bamberg (9.8 mi) 29018 Bowman (11.3 mi) 29477 Saint George (13 mi) 29039 Cordova (13.3 mi) 29038 Cope (13.4 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (16.7 mi) 29115 Orangeburg (17.1 mi) 29117 Orangeburg (17.5 mi) 29082 Lodge (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,389
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	120.21 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	33.2495
Longitude	-80.7887
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	64.1%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,389

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$24,176

Per capita income

$149,000

Median home value

$548

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

1,027

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

113

176

35–44

164

149

45–54

140

55–59

121

60–64

113

165

65–74

155

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	439	18.4%
18 and over	1,950	81.6%
65 and over	558	23.4%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.9%

Black or African American 28.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,597	65.9%
Black or African American	687	28.4%
Two or more races	58	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.4%
Other race	34	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 17.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,000
Median rent / month	$548
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	61.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Wood	9.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	46	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	207	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	301	29.4%
Households with children under 18	217	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	34.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	25.6%
Married	59.4%	51.1%
Separated	0.3%	3.1%
Widowed	4.7%	4.6%
Divorced	15.1%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	10.8%
Kindergarten	5	0.8%
Elementary school	247	41.7%
High school	121	20.4%
College / grad school	155	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.4%

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 8.0%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 66.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,312	96.8%
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)	2,389	100.0%
Born in same state	2,376	99.5%
Born in different state	1,962	82.1%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	224	9.4%
Italian	119	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	2.9%
Dutch	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29432

What city is ZIP code 29432 in?

ZIP code 29432 is primarily assigned to Branchville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29432 in?

ZIP code 29432 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29432?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29432?

17% of residents in ZIP code 29432 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29432 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 29432 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29432?

The median home value in ZIP code 29432 is $149,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29432 in?

ZIP code 29432 observes the EST timezone.