29923 ZIP Code — Gifford, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29923 is located in Gifford, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 6.17 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29923

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,833. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (20%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 29923 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

201
population
6.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29923 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29923

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City Status
Gifford Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 201
Population density 33 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 049
Geography
Land area 6.17 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 32.8650
Longitude -81.2447
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 97.0% 61.2% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 3.0% 27.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 10.9% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.0% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

201
Population
33
People per sq mi
47.5
Median age
$32,833
Median household income
$19,353
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$633
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
15.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
88
Housing units
6.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
Under 5
1
3
5–9
3
2
10–14
2
3
15–19
3
3
20–24
2
33
25–34
31
6
35–44
5
12
45–54
11
15
55–59
14
4
60–64
4
12
65–74
11
7
75–84
6
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18126.0%
18 and over18994.0%
65 and over4321.4%
Median age47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 100%
GroupCount%
Black or African American201100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 97.0% 61.2% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 3.0% 27.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 10.9% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.0% 5.1%
Under $10k 7.5%
$10k–$15k 13.8%
$15k–$25k 11.3%
$25k–$35k 33.8%
$35k–$50k 22.5%
$50k–$75k 11.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.5%
$10k–$15k13.8%
$15k–$25k11.3%
$25k–$35k33.8%
$35k–$50k22.5%
$50k–$75k11.3%
Median income$32,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.8%
$50k–$100k 29.2%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 7.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$633
Owner occupied81.3%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant22.3%
Single-family detached60.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes39.8%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.8%
2000–200913.6%
1990–199919.4%
1980–198934.0%
1970–197917.5%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.9%
2 bedrooms23.3%
3 bedrooms58.3%
4 bedrooms13.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle21.3%
1 vehicle31.3%
2 vehicles26.3%
3 or more21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.5%
Electricity81.3%
Propane / LP gas16.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1721.3%
Cohabiting couple22.5%
Male householder, no spouse3037.5%
Female householder, no spouse3138.8%
Households with children under 1878.8%
Households with seniors (65+)4353.8%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married65.3%46.8%
Married17.9%23.4%
Separated4.2%4.3%
Widowed2.1%19.1%
Divorced10.5%6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%
Some HS, no diploma 34.8%
HS graduate 43.8%
Some college, no degree 2.2%
Associate's degree 3.9%
Bachelor's degree 6.2%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher56.2%
Bachelor's or higher6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1062.5%
High school637.5%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 46.5%
Education & healthcare 16.3%
Transportation & utilities 9.3%
Public administration 9.3%
Manufacturing 5.8%
Construction 4.7%
Wholesale trade 4.7%
Retail trade 3.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts4.7%
Service12.8%
Sales & office12.8%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation60.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.2%
Government12.8%
Self-employed7.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.5%
Carpool7.4%
Public transit3.7%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.9%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 15.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 16.9%
Married-couple families 23.5%
Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security67.5%
Retirement income27.5%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP13.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity48.0%
High blood pressure51.6%
High cholesterol35.4%
Diabetes20.1%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke6.2%
Asthma13.0%
Arthritis32.7%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer5.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.9%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep44.8%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health29.1%
Poor mental health17.9%
Poor physical health16.7%
No health insurance24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)83.2%
Visited dentist46.8%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss28.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans105.3%
Disability%
Any disability25.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years28.8%
65 and over20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.2%
Public insurance51.7%
No insurance4.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only19999.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)201100.0%
Born in same state201100.0%
Born in different state19496.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.8%
Internet access91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29923

What city is ZIP code 29923 in?

ZIP code 29923 is primarily assigned to Gifford, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29923 in?

ZIP code 29923 falls within Hampton County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29923 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 29923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29923?

6% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 29923?

16% of residents in ZIP code 29923 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29923 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 29923 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29923 in?

ZIP code 29923 observes the EST timezone.

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