29916 ZIP Code — Early Branch, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29916 is located in Early Branch, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 63.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29916

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 $89,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,065. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29916 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,799

population

63.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Early Branch	Acceptable
Early Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29944 Varnville (8.5 mi) 29941 Sheldon (12 mi) 29945 Yemassee (13.1 mi) 29934 Pineland (13.5 mi) 29929 Islandton (14.6 mi) 29936 Ridgeland (14.6 mi) 29924 Hampton (14.9 mi) 29918 Estill (16.6 mi) 29940 Seabrook (17.6 mi) 29911 Brunson (18.7 mi) 29922 Garnett (19.2 mi) 29475 Ruffin (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,799
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	63.47 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	32.7094
Longitude	-80.9535
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	42.6%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,799

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$75,065

Median household income

$35,871

Per capita income

$89,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

708

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

183

35–44

164

200

45–54

180

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	21.7%
18 and over	1,409	78.3%
65 and over	230	12.8%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.8%

Black or African American 21.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,301	68.8%
Black or African American	407	21.5%
Hispanic or Latino	91	4.8%
Other race	76	4%
Two or more races	15	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	27.7%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$75,065

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	11.4%
2 vehicles	50.1%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.2%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	457	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	125	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	104	14.5%
Households with children under 18	209	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	22.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	18.9%
Married	62.8%	68.8%
Separated	4.2%	3.3%
Widowed	2.5%	4.6%
Divorced	10.3%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	35.2%
High school	107	58.8%
College / grad school	11	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 42.4%

Public administration 14.5%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 7.2%

Other services 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Education & healthcare 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.4%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.8%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 41.8%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 61.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	30.3%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,674	93.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,771	98.4%
Born in same state	1,771	98.4%
Born in different state	1,574	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.6%
Not a US citizen	28	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	103	5.7%
French	34	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	1.6%
Norwegian	12	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29916

What city is ZIP code 29916 in?

ZIP code 29916 is primarily assigned to Early Branch, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29916 in?

ZIP code 29916 falls within Hampton County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29916?

4% 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 29916?

17% of residents in ZIP code 29916 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29916?

The median home value in ZIP code 29916 is $89,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 29916?

ZIP code 29916 has an estimated population of 1,799 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29916 in?

ZIP code 29916 observes the EST timezone.