29540 ZIP Code — Darlington, SC

Darlington County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29540 is located in Darlington, South Carolina, within Darlington County. It covers approximately 107.85 square miles and serves a population of 4,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29540

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 $62,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,674. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29540 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,419

population

107.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Darlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29593 Society Hill (5.2 mi) 29532 Darlington (7.8 mi) 29550 Hartsville (12.1 mi) 29501 Florence (12.5 mi) 29516 Blenheim (12.8 mi) 29584 Patrick (17.8 mi) 29069 Lamar (18 mi) 29506 Florence (18.9 mi) 29512 Bennettsville (19.2 mi) 29520 Cheraw (19.2 mi) 29161 Timmonsville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,419
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	107.85 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	34.3897
Longitude	-79.8695
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	78.1%	60.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	25.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	11.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,419

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$33,674

Median household income

$22,754

Per capita income

$62,900

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

32.4%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

1,799

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

140

5–9

116

10–14

170

15–19

142

20–24

409

25–34

340

282

35–44

235

339

45–54

283

188

55–59

157

222

60–64

184

303

65–74

253

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	835	18.9%
18 and over	3,584	81.1%
65 and over	783	17.7%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.7%

Black or African American 47.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,204	49.7%
Black or African American	2,101	47.4%
Two or more races	106	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.3%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.1%	60.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	25.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	11.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 21.6%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	21.6%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$33,674

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.4%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,900
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	48.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	27.4%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	62.8%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	690	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	82	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	585	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	545	28.7%
Households with children under 18	381	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	572	30.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	38.2%
Married	41.6%	37.9%
Separated	0.6%	1.7%
Widowed	10.0%	10.9%
Divorced	14.7%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.7%
Kindergarten	90	12.8%
Elementary school	308	43.9%
High school	123	17.5%
College / grad school	162	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.1%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 12.1%

Construction 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 3.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	33.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	4.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 32.4%

Under 18 years 48.7%

18 and over 28.6%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 60.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.2%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,211	95.3%
Spanish	22	0.5%
Other Indo-European	22	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,335	98.1%
Born in same state	4,335	98.1%
Born in different state	3,691	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	84	1.9%
Not a US citizen	61	72.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	657	14.9%
Arab	217	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	150	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	80.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29540

What city is ZIP code 29540 in?

ZIP code 29540 is primarily assigned to Darlington, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29540 in?

ZIP code 29540 falls within Darlington County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29540?

32% of residents in ZIP code 29540 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29540?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29540 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 29540 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29540?

Health data for ZIP code 29540 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29540 in?

ZIP code 29540 observes the EST timezone.