29543 ZIP Code — Fork, SC

Dillon County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29543 is located in Fork, South Carolina, within Dillon County. It covers approximately 18.48 square miles and serves a population of 498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

498

population

18.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29563 Lake View (6.1 mi) 29574 Mullins (9 mi) 29581 Nichols (10.2 mi) 29536 Dillon (11.2 mi) 29592 Sellers (12.3 mi) 28340 Fairmont (12.5 mi) 29565 Latta (13.5 mi) 29571 Marion (14 mi) 28439 Fair Bluff (14.1 mi) 29547 Hamer (14.9 mi) 28369 Orrum (16.2 mi) 29545 Green Sea (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	498
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	18.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.2875
Longitude	-79.2655
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	62.4%	62.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	5.0%	24.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	12.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

498

Population

People per sq mi

62.9

Median age

Median household income

$26,472

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

158

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	12.2%
18 and over	437	87.8%
65 and over	242	48.6%
Median age	62.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Black or African American 38%

Group	Count	%
White	309	62%
Black or African American	189	38%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	62.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	5.0%	24.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	12.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 24.1%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 36.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	24.1%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	36.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 41.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	31.6%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	55.8%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.7%
3 bedrooms	74.3%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	56.0%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	48	34.0%
Households with children under 18	37	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	67.4%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	27.9%
Married	50.4%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	16.8%
Divorced	12.2%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	50.0%
High school	14	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 65.4%

Construction 16.7%

Public administration 10.5%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	85.8%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	3.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.9%
Government	48.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	53.2%
High cholesterol	43.5%
Diabetes	20.4%
Heart disease	12.8%
Stroke	7.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	42.4%
Kidney disease	5.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	38.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	27.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	23.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.8%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	488	98.0%
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)	498	100.0%
Born in same state	498	100.0%
Born in different state	404	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	82	16.5%
French	79	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	11.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.3%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29543

What city is ZIP code 29543 in?

ZIP code 29543 is primarily assigned to Fork, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29543 in?

ZIP code 29543 falls within Dillon County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29543 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 29543 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29543 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 29543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29543 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 29543 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29543?

Health data for ZIP code 29543 shows elevated rates of diabetes (20%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29543 in?

ZIP code 29543 observes the EST timezone.