29921 ZIP Code — Furman, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29921 is located in Furman, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 5.15 square miles and serves a population of 510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/839.

About ZIP code 29921

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $76,667. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

510

population

5.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29921

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City	Status
Furman	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	510
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	5.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.6682
Longitude	-81.1668
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	33.1%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

510

Population

People per sq mi

30.5

Median age

$76,667

Median household income

$21,417

Per capita income

$81,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment

147

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	83	16.3%
18 and over	427	83.7%
65 and over	59	11.6%
Median age	30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Black or African American 23%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	385	74.9%
Black or African American	118	23%
Two or more races	7	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 18.6%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 41.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	18.6%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	41.7%
Median income	$76,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 76.1%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	48.4%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.8%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	16.0%
3 or more	60.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.8%
Propane / LP gas	44.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	26	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	31	19.9%
Households with children under 18	64	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	25.0%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	25.6%
Married	46.5%	60.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	8.4%	8.7%
Divorced	2.7%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 21.0%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	95.6%
High school	2	4.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.4%

Agriculture & mining 23.2%

Education & healthcare 11.1%

Professional & management 8.6%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Construction 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.0%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	34.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.4%
Government	4.5%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	51.0%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	19.0%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.4%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	478	93.7%
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)	510	100.0%
Born in same state	510	100.0%
Born in different state	483	94.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	2.9%
Arab	14	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29921

What city is ZIP code 29921 in?

ZIP code 29921 is primarily assigned to Furman, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29921 in?

ZIP code 29921 falls within Hampton County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29921?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29921?

The median home value in ZIP code 29921 is $81,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29921?

Health data for ZIP code 29921 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 29921?

ZIP code 29921 has an estimated population of 510 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29921 in?

ZIP code 29921 observes the EST timezone.