29437 ZIP Code — Dorchester, SC

Dorchester County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29437 is located in Dorchester, South Carolina, within Dorchester County. It covers approximately 84.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,916 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29437

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 $165,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,952. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29437 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,916
population
84.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29437 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29437

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City Status
Dorchester Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
29448 Harleyville (7 mi) 29472 Ridgeville (8.2 mi) 29477 Saint George (10.3 mi) 29059 Holly Hill (12.7 mi) 29483 Summerville (12.8 mi) 29435 Cottageville (13 mi) 29486 Summerville (14.7 mi) 29471 Reevesville (15.4 mi) 29474 Round O (16.7 mi) 29048 Eutawville (17.2 mi) 29485 Summerville (18.4 mi) 29485 Summerville (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,916
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 84.04 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 33.1396
Longitude -80.4095
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 47.6% 38.8% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 40.9% 34.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 23.1% 18.6%
Over $200k 1.5% 4.1% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,916
Population
23
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$46,952
Median household income
$30,872
Per capita income
$165,700
Median home value
$586
Median monthly rent
92.1%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
1,032
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
76
Under 5
106
41
5–9
58
29
10–14
40
32
15–19
44
9
20–24
12
136
25–34
191
90
35–44
126
107
45–54
149
63
55–59
88
32
60–64
45
104
65–74
146
41
75–84
57
39
85+
55
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1840521.1%
18 and over1,51178.9%
65 and over44223.1%
Median age42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.2%
Black or African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13%
Other race 13%
Two or more races 2%
GroupCount%
White1,06248.2%
Black or African American52523.8%
Hispanic or Latino28613%
Other race28613%
Two or more races432%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.6% 38.8% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 40.9% 34.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 23.1% 18.6%
Over $200k 1.5% 4.1% 5.1%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 12.0%
$25k–$35k 11.6%
$35k–$50k 20.0%
$50k–$75k 27.7%
$75k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 5.0%
$150k–$200k 3.5%
$200k+ 5.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k12.0%
$25k–$35k11.6%
$35k–$50k20.0%
$50k–$75k27.7%
$75k–$100k6.5%
$100k–$150k5.0%
$150k–$200k3.5%
$200k+5.0%
Median income$46,952

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%
$50k–$100k 18.3%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 10.8%
$200k–$300k 28.6%
$300k–$500k 8.9%
$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$165,700
Median rent / month$586
Owner occupied92.1%
Renter occupied7.9%
Vacant17.8%
Single-family detached53.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes44.6%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.16

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.3%
2000–200915.8%
1990–199934.4%
1980–198920.0%
1970–19799.0%
1960–19695.6%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier1.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.8%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms12.0%
3 bedrooms55.3%
4 bedrooms21.5%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle40.4%
2 vehicles35.6%
3 or more21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.3%
Electricity72.9%
Propane / LP gas16.6%
No fuel used6.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29032.0%
Cohabiting couple333.6%
Male householder, no spouse13214.6%
Female householder, no spouse45249.8%
Households with children under 1821723.9%
Households with seniors (65+)37741.6%
Average household size2.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.6%29.3%
Married49.4%36.0%
Separated0.0%0.5%
Widowed6.2%28.7%
Divorced13.8%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%
Some HS, no diploma 12.0%
HS graduate 31.4%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.6%
Graduate / professional 4.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.7%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool52.1%
Kindergarten145.8%
Elementary school11447.3%
High school6326.1%
College / grad school4518.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%
Retail trade 15.7%
Construction 14.1%
Professional & management 12.0%
Education & healthcare 9.5%
Public administration 9.4%
Transportation & utilities 7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Other services 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 0.7%
Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.4%
Service14.7%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction10.0%
Production & transportation24.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.6%
Government17.5%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.3%
Carpool2.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home0.7%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)31.0

Poverty

All people 7.5%
Under 18 years 8.1%
18 and over 7.3%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 11.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.7%
Retirement income23.0%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP7.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.4%
High blood pressure45.0%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes15.7%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis32.0%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.5%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep42.6%
Depression24.5%
Fair or poor health22.3%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health14.9%
No health insurance19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.8%
Visited dentist58.6%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss22.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1288.5%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.6%
Public insurance30.8%
No insurance25.6%
Uninsured under 1950.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,73490.5%
Spanish945.4%
Other Indo-European794.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages150.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,83095.5%
Born in same state1,78593.2%
Born in different state1,20562.9%
Foreign born452.3%
Naturalized citizen864.5%
Not a US citizen78.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab36318.9%
Italian1176.1%
AncestryCount%
French1125.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.3%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29437

What city is ZIP code 29437 in?

ZIP code 29437 is primarily assigned to Dorchester, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29437 in?

ZIP code 29437 falls within Dorchester County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29437 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 29437 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29437 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 29437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29437?

Health data for ZIP code 29437 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29437?

The median home value in ZIP code 29437 is $165,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 29437 in?

ZIP code 29437 observes the EST timezone.

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