29519 ZIP Code — Centenary, SC

Marion County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29519 is located in Centenary, South Carolina, within Marion County. It covers approximately 4.41 square miles and serves a population of 279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29519

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 29519 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

279

population

4.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Centenary	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	279
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	4.41 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.0273
Longitude	-79.3686
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.9%	70.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	21.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

279

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

Median household income

$8,960

Per capita income

$155,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

45.9%

Home ownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	38.4%
18 and over	172	61.6%
65 and over	43	15.4%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 95%

White 5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	265	95%
White	14	5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.9%	70.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	21.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 34.2%

$10k–$15k 32.4%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	34.2%
$10k–$15k	32.4%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 43.1%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	45.9%
Renter occupied	54.1%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	44.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	65.7%
3 bedrooms	7.5%
4 bedrooms	26.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	35.1%
1 vehicle	12.6%
2 vehicles	18.9%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	74	66.7%
Households with children under 18	46	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	39.6%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	40.6%
Married	53.4%	30.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.3%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	41.5%
High school	55	58.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.1%

Public administration 30.5%

Finance & real estate 26.8%

Construction 8.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.5%
Service	64.6%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 54.1%

Under 18 years 54.2%

18 and over 54.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.4%
High blood pressure	49.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.4%
65 and over	83.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	59.5%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	270	96.8%
Spanish	17	6.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	6.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	262	93.9%
Born in same state	262	93.9%
Born in different state	214	76.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	6.1%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	52.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29519

What city is ZIP code 29519 in?

ZIP code 29519 is primarily assigned to Centenary, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29519 in?

ZIP code 29519 falls within Marion County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29519?

54% of residents in ZIP code 29519 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29519 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 29519 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 29519 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29519?

Health data for ZIP code 29519 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29519 in?

ZIP code 29519 observes the EST timezone.