29505 ZIP Code — Florence, SC
Florence County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29505 is located in Florence, South Carolina, within Florence County. It covers approximately 50.86 square miles and serves a population of 24,562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.
About ZIP code 29505
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $65,404. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,562
population
50.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29505 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29505
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Florence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29541 Effingham (4.3 mi)
29506 Florence (5.6 mi)
29501 Florence (9.9 mi)
29530 Coward (9.9 mi)
29583 Pamplico (12.2 mi)
29591 Scranton (13.6 mi)
29532 Darlington (13.9 mi)
29161 Timmonsville (14.5 mi)
29571 Marion (15.3 mi)
29592 Sellers (17.2 mi)
29114 Olanta (18.1 mi)
29560 Lake City (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,562 |
| Population density | 483 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 50.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1211 |
| Longitude | -79.6892 |
| 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 | 42.6% | 50.4% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 28.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
24,562
Population
483
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$65,404
Median household income
$31,830
Per capita income
$164,500
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
8,008
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
478
Under 5
542
801
5–9
909
937
10–14
1,064
660
15–19
750
735
20–24
835
1,448
25–34
1,644
1,503
35–44
1,707
1,735
45–54
1,970
610
55–59
692
659
60–64
747
1,034
65–74
1,174
704
75–84
800
199
85+
225
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,786 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,776 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,136 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Black or African American
38.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,299 | 52.7% |
| Black or African American | 9,785 | 38.7% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 695 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 336 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 297 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 115 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 50.4% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 28.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
10.2%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $65,404 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.6%
$50k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
27.7%
$200k–$300k
20.0%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,104 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.9% |
| Electricity | 85.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,757 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 449 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,315 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,176 | 32.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,844 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,947 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 29.3% |
| Married | 54.5% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
32.0%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 380 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 497 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,045 | 48.0% |
| High school | 1,338 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,083 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.2%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Professional & management
10.6%
Retail trade
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Construction
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
2.4%
Other services
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
13.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,600 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,542 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 305 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 215 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,751 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,546 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,588 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 205 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 811 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 354 | 43.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,992 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 1,814 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 1,510 | 6.1% |
| Irish | 123 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.1% |
| German | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29505
What city is ZIP code 29505 in?
ZIP code 29505 is primarily assigned to Florence, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29505 in?
ZIP code 29505 falls within Florence County, South Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29505?
15% of residents in ZIP code 29505 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29505?
The median home value in ZIP code 29505 is $164,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 29505?
ZIP code 29505 has an estimated population of 24,562 residents, with a density of 483 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29505?
The median household income in ZIP code 29505 is $65,404, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29505 in?
ZIP code 29505 observes the EST timezone.