29922 ZIP Code — Garnett, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29922 is located in Garnett, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 145.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,092 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/839.

About ZIP code 29922

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 $56,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,130. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,092

population

145.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garnett	Acceptable
Garnett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29918 Estill (4.5 mi) 29934 Pineland (7.4 mi) 31303 Clyo (8.8 mi) 30446 Newington (12.3 mi) 31329 Springfield (14.6 mi) 29943 Tillman (14.6 mi) 29932 Luray (15.4 mi) 29827 Fairfax (17.4 mi) 29916 Early Branch (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,092
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	145.22 sq mi
Water area	2.50 sq mi
Latitude	32.6346
Longitude	-81.2720
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	80.0%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,092

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$34,130

Median household income

$13,924

Per capita income

$56,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.3%

Home ownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

25.3%

Unemployment

454

Housing units

4.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	26.9%
18 and over	798	73.1%
65 and over	271	24.8%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 88.3%

White 8.3%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	964	88.3%
White	91	8.3%
Two or more races	37	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.0%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 32.9%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	32.9%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
Median income	$34,130

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.5%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.3%
Renter occupied	2.7%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.3%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	69	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	85	25.9%
Households with children under 18	111	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	37.8%
Average household size	3.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	40.4%
Married	44.0%	44.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	29.3%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	127	41.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	116	37.5%
High school	36	11.7%
College / grad school	30	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Construction 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Retail trade 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	56.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.4%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	30.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.9

Poverty

All people 54.5%

Under 18 years 57.7%

18 and over 53.4%

Married-couple families 19.6%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	20.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	48.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	8.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.4%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	991	90.8%
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)	1,092	100.0%
Born in same state	1,087	99.5%
Born in different state	965	88.4%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	4.3%
Italian	23	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.0%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29922

What city is ZIP code 29922 in?

ZIP code 29922 is primarily assigned to Garnett, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29922 in?

ZIP code 29922 falls within Hampton County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29922?

55% of residents in ZIP code 29922 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29922 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 29922 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29922?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29922 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 29922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29922 in?

ZIP code 29922 observes the EST timezone.