29038 ZIP Code — Cope, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29038 is located in Cope, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 84.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29038

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 $110,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $43,236. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,691

population

84.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29039 Cordova (4.9 mi) 29003 Bamberg (7.2 mi) 29113 Norway (9.4 mi) 29133 Rowesville (10 mi) 29042 Denmark (10.1 mi) 29115 Orangeburg (10.6 mi) 29117 Orangeburg (12.1 mi) 29432 Branchville (13.4 mi) 29107 Neeses (13.7 mi) 29118 Orangeburg (15.4 mi) 29843 Olar (17.1 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,691
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	84.28 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	33.3612
Longitude	-80.9789
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,691

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$43,236

Median household income

$23,179

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

940

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

116

15–19

151

20–24

120

154

25–34

198

143

35–44

185

137

45–54

177

55–59

60–64

121

147

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	658	24.5%
18 and over	2,033	75.5%
65 and over	487	18.1%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78%

Black or African American 14.3%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,108	78%
Black or African American	386	14.3%
Two or more races	197	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 25.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	25.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$43,236

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	83.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	427	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	58	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	199	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	439	39.1%
Households with children under 18	284	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	392	34.9%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.2%	25.4%
Married	40.6%	43.8%
Separated	4.3%	7.4%
Widowed	1.0%	17.4%
Divorced	7.9%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	2.5%
Kindergarten	48	7.6%
Elementary school	237	37.4%
High school	222	35.0%
College / grad school	111	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Transportation & utilities 15.2%

Professional & management 13.6%

Retail trade 8.4%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	27.9%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,527	93.9%
Spanish	24	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,664	99.0%
Born in same state	2,664	99.0%
Born in different state	2,405	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.0%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	265	9.8%
Italian	253	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	169	6.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29038

What city is ZIP code 29038 in?

ZIP code 29038 is primarily assigned to Cope, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29038 in?

ZIP code 29038 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29038?

8% 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 29038?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29038 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29038 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 29038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29038?

The median home value in ZIP code 29038 is $110,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 29038 in?

ZIP code 29038 observes the EST timezone.