29918 ZIP Code — Estill, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29918 is located in Estill, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 107.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/839.

About ZIP code 29918

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 $85,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,496. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% 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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29918 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,776

population

107.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29918 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29918

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Estill	Acceptable
Estill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29922 Garnett (4.5 mi) 29934 Pineland (8 mi) 29932 Luray (11.2 mi) 31303 Clyo (13.3 mi) 29827 Fairfax (13.6 mi) 30446 Newington (15.5 mi) 29944 Varnville (16 mi) 29924 Hampton (16.1 mi) 29916 Early Branch (16.6 mi) 29911 Brunson (17.1 mi) 29943 Tillman (17.1 mi) 31329 Springfield (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,776
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	107.71 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	32.6935
Longitude	-81.2377
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	69.2%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,776

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$33,496

Median household income

$18,374

Per capita income

$85,900

Median home value

$691

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

1,716

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

194

Under 5

124

5–9

203

10–14

129

221

15–19

141

153

20–24

406

25–34

259

363

35–44

232

516

45–54

330

109

55–59

106

60–64

321

65–74

206

167

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	996	20.9%
18 and over	3,780	79.1%
65 and over	899	18.8%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.1%

White 25.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,161	62.1%
White	1,304	25.6%
Hispanic or Latino	311	6.1%
Other race	268	5.3%
Two or more races	43	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$33,496

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 37.4%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,900
Median rent / month	$691
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	51.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	25.6%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	14.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	89.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	577	36.2%
Cohabiting couple	32	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	337	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	647	40.6%
Households with children under 18	500	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	649	40.7%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	40.3%
Married	35.6%	36.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.6%
Widowed	7.3%	20.6%
Divorced	9.0%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	6.2%
Kindergarten	91	11.3%
Elementary school	358	44.5%
High school	217	27.0%
College / grad school	88	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.4%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Construction 8.3%

Retail trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	18.4%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 22.9%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 58.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	27.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.8%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,458	93.3%
Spanish	227	5.1%
Other Indo-European	219	4.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,598	96.3%
Born in same state	4,546	95.2%
Born in different state	3,801	79.6%
Foreign born	52	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	178	3.7%
Not a US citizen	41	23.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	152	3.2%
French	103	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	0.7%
English	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29918

What city is ZIP code 29918 in?

ZIP code 29918 is primarily assigned to Estill, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29918 in?

ZIP code 29918 falls within Hampton County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29918?

26% of residents in ZIP code 29918 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29918?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29918?

Health data for ZIP code 29918 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 29918 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 29918 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29918 in?

ZIP code 29918 observes the EST timezone.