29440 ZIP Code — Georgetown, SC

Georgetown County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29440 is located in Georgetown, South Carolina, within Georgetown County. It covers approximately 523.13 square miles and serves a population of 26,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29440

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,101. 52% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29440 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,302

population

523.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29440 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29440

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29440. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Georgetown	Acceptable
Georgetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29510 Andrews (15.4 mi) 29585 Pawleys Island (16.2 mi) 29453 Jamestown (18.6 mi) 29580 Nesmith (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,302
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	523.13 sq mi
Water area	51.63 sq mi
Latitude	33.3870
Longitude	-79.3814
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	49.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

26,302

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$50,101

Median household income

$29,397

Per capita income

$148,600

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

11,523

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

523

Under 5

568

740

5–9

804

788

10–14

857

738

15–19

803

797

20–24

867

1,341

25–34

1,458

1,391

35–44

1,511

1,469

45–54

1,597

749

55–59

814

1,109

60–64

1,206

1,797

65–74

1,953

937

75–84

1,018

224

85+

243

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,320	20.2%
18 and over	20,982	79.8%
65 and over	6,172	23.5%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.8%

Black or African American 45.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,092	48.8%
Black or African American	12,184	45.4%
Hispanic or Latino	534	2%
Other race	534	2%
Two or more races	351	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	99	0.4%
Asian	42	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	49.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$50,101

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,600
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	26.5%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	83.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,453	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	481	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,860	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,287	32.6%
Households with children under 18	2,398	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,446	44.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	32.5%
Married	45.5%	39.1%
Separated	2.5%	3.6%
Widowed	4.5%	12.5%
Divorced	9.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	172	3.0%
Kindergarten	268	4.7%
Elementary school	2,678	47.3%
High school	1,195	21.1%
College / grad school	1,349	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Professional & management 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Construction 7.7%

Other services 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,879	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,211	95.9%
Spanish	330	1.3%
Other Indo-European	276	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,509	97.0%
Born in same state	25,329	96.3%
Born in different state	19,578	74.4%
Foreign born	180	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	793	3.0%
Not a US citizen	386	48.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,121	15.7%
French	1,568	6%
Italian	1,495	5.7%
English	105	0.4%
German	53	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.1%
Irish	22	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0%
Dutch	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29440

What city is ZIP code 29440 in?

ZIP code 29440 is primarily assigned to Georgetown, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29440 in?

ZIP code 29440 falls within Georgetown County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29440 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 29440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29440?

17% of residents in ZIP code 29440 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29440 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 29440 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29440?

The median home value in ZIP code 29440 is $148,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 29440 in?

ZIP code 29440 observes the EST timezone.