29052 ZIP Code — Gadsden, SC

Richland County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29052 is located in Gadsden, South Carolina, within Richland County. It covers approximately 59.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29052

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 $71,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($37,332) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 29052 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.

2,479

population

59.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gadsden	Acceptable
Gadsden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29044 Eastover (5.5 mi) 29061 Hopkins (6.7 mi) 29135 Saint Matthews (9.2 mi) 29168 Wedgefield (11.6 mi) 29209 Columbia (13.8 mi) 29154 Sumter (15.6 mi) 29223 Columbia (16.5 mi) 29206 Columbia (17.4 mi) 29205 Columbia (17.8 mi) 29125 Pinewood (18.2 mi) 29201 Columbia (19.1 mi) 29030 Cameron (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,479
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	59.80 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	33.8443
Longitude	-80.7392
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	46.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	18.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,479

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$37,332

Median household income

$23,075

Per capita income

$71,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

800

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

118

10–14

152

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

197

110

35–44

187

45–54

168

55–59

60–64

153

65–74

261

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	485	19.6%
18 and over	1,994	80.4%
65 and over	574	23.2%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86%

White 11.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,131	86%
White	291	11.7%
Two or more races	57	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	46.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	18.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 23.5%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 26.8%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	23.5%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	26.8%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	19.8%
Median income	$37,332

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 47.6%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	44.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.5%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	23.4%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.5%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	41.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.9%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	1.6%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	99	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	356	46.8%
Households with children under 18	239	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	434	57.0%
Average household size	3.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.7%	46.8%
Married	45.3%	24.8%
Separated	2.6%	1.9%
Widowed	0.0%	19.0%
Divorced	6.3%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	88	11.0%
Elementary school	340	42.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	371	46.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.6%

Wholesale trade 9.4%

Retail trade 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	31.3%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.3%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	10.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.4%
Retirement income	64.8%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	19.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.2%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.3%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	15.3%
18–64 years	30.5%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,422	97.7%
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)	2,458	99.2%
Born in same state	2,439	98.4%
Born in different state	2,192	88.4%
Foreign born	19	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29052

What city is ZIP code 29052 in?

ZIP code 29052 is primarily assigned to Gadsden, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29052 in?

ZIP code 29052 falls within Richland County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29052 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 29052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29052 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 29052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29052?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29052 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29052?

Health data for ZIP code 29052 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29052 in?

ZIP code 29052 observes the EST timezone.