29081 ZIP Code — Ehrhardt, SC

Bamberg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29081 is located in Ehrhardt, South Carolina, within Bamberg County. It covers approximately 80.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,195 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/839.

About ZIP code 29081

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($36,204) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29081 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,195

population

80.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ehrhardt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29082 Lodge (5.5 mi) 29843 Olar (9.3 mi) 29003 Bamberg (10.9 mi) 29849 Ulmer (11.2 mi) 29481 Smoaks (12.7 mi) 29929 Islandton (13.7 mi) 29911 Brunson (14.3 mi) 29475 Ruffin (15.6 mi) 29924 Hampton (15.6 mi) 29042 Denmark (16.1 mi) 29432 Branchville (16.7 mi) 29038 Cope (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,195
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	80.98 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	33.1100
Longitude	-81.0244
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803/839

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	0.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,195

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$36,204

Median household income

$29,129

Per capita income

$99,000

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

643

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

162

65–74

190

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	175	14.6%
18 and over	1,020	85.4%
65 and over	449	37.6%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75%

Black or African American 24.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	896	75%
Black or African American	298	24.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	0.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$36,204

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,000
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	23.3%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	63.3%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	290	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	113	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	122	21.8%
Households with children under 18	76	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	55.7%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.4%	15.7%
Married	63.5%	58.0%
Separated	9.2%	0.0%
Widowed	7.9%	16.3%
Divorced	10.0%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	9.8%
Kindergarten	15	12.2%
Elementary school	76	61.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	20	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Retail trade 15.1%

Construction 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Professional & management 6.2%

Public administration 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,126	94.2%
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)	1,195	100.0%
Born in same state	1,187	99.3%
Born in different state	964	80.7%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	16.5%
French	53	4.4%
Polish	14	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.3%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29081

What city is ZIP code 29081 in?

ZIP code 29081 is primarily assigned to Ehrhardt, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29081 in?

ZIP code 29081 falls within Bamberg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29081 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 29081 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29081 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 29081 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29081 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 29081 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29081 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 29081 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29081 in?

ZIP code 29081 observes the EST timezone.