29639 ZIP Code — Due West, SC

Abbeville County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29639 is located in Due West, South Carolina, within Abbeville County. It covers approximately 16.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,610 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29639

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $47,683. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 29639 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,610

population

16.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Due West	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29638 Donalds (7.1 mi) 29620 Abbeville (7.4 mi) 29695 Hodges (10.3 mi) 29653 Hodges (11.4 mi) 29654 Honea Path (11.9 mi) 29655 Iva (12.2 mi) 29627 Belton (13.8 mi) 29692 Ware Shoals (14.5 mi) 29624 Anderson (15.1 mi) 29649 Greenwood (16.1 mi) 29628 Calhoun Falls (16.4 mi) 29647 Greenwood (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,610
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	16.11 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	34.2916
Longitude	-82.4256
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	14.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,610

Population

100

People per sq mi

22.2

Median age

$47,683

Median household income

$22,413

Per capita income

$210,300

Median home value

$932

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

15.2%

Unemployment

515

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

149

15–19

171

196

20–24

226

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	14.6%
18 and over	1,375	85.4%
65 and over	184	11.4%
Median age	22.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Black or African American 16.6%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,252	76.6%
Black or African American	271	16.6%
Two or more races	79	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.5%
Asian	5	0.3%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	14.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 20.9%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	20.9%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$47,683

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 44.4%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,300
Median rent / month	$932
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	36.8%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	33.3%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	22.2%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.0%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	41	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	135	33.3%
Households with children under 18	84	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	27.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.4%	56.6%
Married	30.6%	30.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.2%	10.2%
Divorced	1.8%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 21.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	1.9%
Kindergarten	2	0.2%
Elementary school	122	14.0%
High school	53	6.1%
College / grad school	678	77.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.9%

Retail trade 17.0%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Construction 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.3%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 32.8%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 31.0%

Married-couple families 42.6%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.6%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,552	96.4%
Spanish	28	1.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,549	96.2%
Born in same state	1,544	95.9%
Born in different state	1,001	62.2%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	61	3.8%
Not a US citizen	18	29.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	258	16%
French	223	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	5.6%
English	41	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.2%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29639

What city is ZIP code 29639 in?

ZIP code 29639 is primarily assigned to Due West, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29639 in?

ZIP code 29639 falls within Abbeville County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29639?

33% of residents in ZIP code 29639 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 29639?

ZIP code 29639 has an estimated population of 1,610 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29639?

The median household income in ZIP code 29639 is $47,683, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29639?

The median home value in ZIP code 29639 is $210,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 29639 in?

ZIP code 29639 observes the EST timezone.