29501 ZIP Code — Florence, SC
Florence County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29501 is located in Florence, South Carolina, within Florence County. It covers approximately 52.39 square miles and serves a population of 47,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.
About ZIP code 29501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
The gap between median ($64,616) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
47,406
population
52.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Florence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29532 Darlington (4.7 mi)
29161 Timmonsville (9.8 mi)
29505 Florence (9.9 mi)
29506 Florence (10.3 mi)
29541 Effingham (11.4 mi)
29540 Darlington (12.5 mi)
29069 Lamar (14.7 mi)
29530 Coward (16.4 mi)
29593 Society Hill (17.6 mi)
29516 Blenheim (17.8 mi)
29114 Olanta (19 mi)
29591 Scranton (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,406 |
| Population density | 905 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 52.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2134 |
| Longitude | -79.8206 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 843/854 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.5% | 50.4% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
47,406
Population
905
People per sq mi
37.3
Median age
$64,616
Median household income
$36,561
Per capita income
$209,200
Median home value
$922
Median monthly rent
61.7%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
13,547
Housing units
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,603
Under 5
1,822
1,594
5–9
1,811
1,545
10–14
1,755
1,512
15–19
1,719
1,049
20–24
1,192
2,981
25–34
3,388
2,736
35–44
3,110
2,414
45–54
2,744
1,520
55–59
1,728
1,465
60–64
1,665
2,211
65–74
2,513
1,193
75–84
1,356
365
85+
415
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,279 | 25.9% |
| 18 and over | 35,127 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,053 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Black or African American
34.8%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,849 | 55% |
| Black or African American | 16,979 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 1,560 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,442 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 1,186 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 730 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.5% | 50.4% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $64,616 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
18.1%
$200k–$300k
23.0%
$300k–$500k
24.0%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,200 |
| Median rent / month | $922 |
| Owner occupied | 61.7% |
| Renter occupied | 38.3% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.7% |
| Electricity | 81.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,237 | 44.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,159 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,162 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,972 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,850 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,548 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 29.8% |
| Married | 50.7% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 809 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 811 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,052 | 44.2% |
| High school | 2,986 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,783 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Retail trade
13.7%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Professional & management
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Construction
5.3%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.1% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.7% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
17.1%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
28.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,694 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.2% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,981 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 733 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 279 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 192 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 256 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,554 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 45,197 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 33,130 | 69.9% |
| Foreign born | 357 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,852 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 751 | 40.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,374 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 4,065 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 3,289 | 6.9% |
| English | 286 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 163 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 147 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29501
What city is ZIP code 29501 in?
ZIP code 29501 is primarily assigned to Florence, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29501 in?
ZIP code 29501 falls within Florence County, South Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 29501?
ZIP code 29501 has an estimated population of 47,406 residents, with a density of 905 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29501?
The median home value in ZIP code 29501 is $209,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29501?
The median household income in ZIP code 29501 is $64,616, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29501 in?
ZIP code 29501 observes the EST timezone.