29518 ZIP Code — Cades, SC

Williamsburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29518 is located in Cades, South Carolina, within Williamsburg County. It covers approximately 47.28 square miles and serves a population of 805 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29518

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $41,125. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

805

population

47.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29518 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29518

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29518. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cades	Acceptable
Cades	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29560 Lake City (6 mi) 29556 Kingstree (7.3 mi) 29591 Scranton (10.7 mi) 29111 New Zion (11.4 mi) 29162 Turbeville (12 mi) 29114 Olanta (13.4 mi) 29530 Coward (14.5 mi) 29590 Salters (15.5 mi) 29056 Greeleyville (15.8 mi) 29001 Alcolu (18.1 mi) 29580 Nesmith (18.3 mi) 29051 Gable (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	805
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	47.28 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.7853
Longitude	-79.8182
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	74.0%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

805

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$41,125

Median household income

$22,928

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

359

Housing units

11.8%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	24.0%
18 and over	612	76.0%
65 and over	170	21.1%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.2%

Black or African American 25.8%

Group	Count	%
White	597	74.2%
Black or African American	208	25.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.0%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 24.9%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.9%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$41,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 33.9%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	48.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	79.4%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	57.0%
2 vehicles	10.3%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	84.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	29.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	76	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	151	40.8%
Households with children under 18	94	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	40.0%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	24.4%
Married	34.2%	32.1%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.5%
Divorced	16.9%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	35.9%
High school	56	43.8%
College / grad school	26	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 21.9%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Retail trade 15.5%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	714	88.7%
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)	798	99.1%
Born in same state	733	91.1%
Born in different state	598	74.3%
Foreign born	65	8.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.9%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	82	10.2%
French	43	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29518

What city is ZIP code 29518 in?

ZIP code 29518 is primarily assigned to Cades, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29518 in?

ZIP code 29518 falls within Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29518?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29518 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29518?

12% 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 29518 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 29518 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29518?

The median home value in ZIP code 29518 is $110,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 29518 in?

ZIP code 29518 observes the EST timezone.