29911 ZIP Code — Brunson, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29911 is located in Brunson, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 80.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29911

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $39,855. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 29911 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,475

population

80.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29911 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29911

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29911. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brunson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29924 Hampton (3.9 mi) 29932 Luray (7.5 mi) 29827 Fairfax (8.7 mi) 29849 Ulmer (10 mi) 29944 Varnville (10.6 mi) 29929 Islandton (11.1 mi) 29082 Lodge (12.6 mi) 29810 Allendale (14.2 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (14.3 mi) 29843 Olar (16.9 mi) 29918 Estill (17.1 mi) 29916 Early Branch (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,475
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	80.77 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	32.9277
Longitude	-81.1430
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	49.0%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,475

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$39,855

Median household income

$26,638

Per capita income

$98,100

Median home value

$1,022

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

476

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	17.2%
18 and over	1,221	82.8%
65 and over	363	24.6%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55%

Black or African American 33%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	847	55%
Black or African American	508	33%
Two or more races	113	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	66	4.3%
Other race	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 23.5%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	23.5%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$39,855

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,100
Median rent / month	$1,022
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	38.2%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	83.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	129	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	182	32.2%
Households with children under 18	121	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	41.9%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	45.2%
Married	42.2%	34.3%
Separated	0.6%	3.2%
Widowed	1.7%	9.4%
Divorced	13.4%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.2%
Kindergarten	27	10.0%
Elementary school	93	34.3%
High school	107	39.5%
College / grad school	38	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Public administration 7.9%

Professional & management 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.3%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	28.2%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	11.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	25.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.0%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	29.0%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,454	98.6%
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)	1,464	99.3%
Born in same state	1,458	98.8%
Born in different state	1,252	84.9%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.7%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	130	8.8%
Arab	126	8.5%
French	35	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.4%
English	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29911

What city is ZIP code 29911 in?

ZIP code 29911 is primarily assigned to Brunson, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29911 in?

ZIP code 29911 falls within Hampton County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29911 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 29911 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29911?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 29911?

The median home value in ZIP code 29911 is $98,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29911?

The median household income in ZIP code 29911 is $39,855, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29911 in?

ZIP code 29911 observes the EST timezone.