29056 ZIP Code — Greeleyville, SC

Williamsburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29056 is located in Greeleyville, South Carolina, within Williamsburg County. It covers approximately 102.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29056

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 $52,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $42,197. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29056 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,264

population

102.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greeleyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29590 Salters (9.9 mi) 29111 New Zion (11.1 mi) 29102 Manning (11.6 mi) 29001 Alcolu (13.6 mi) 29556 Kingstree (13.7 mi) 29479 Saint Stephen (15.2 mi) 29518 Cades (15.8 mi) 29564 Lane (15.9 mi) 29468 Pineville (16.2 mi) 29051 Gable (18 mi) 29162 Turbeville (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,264
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	102.90 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	33.6118
Longitude	-79.9985
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	59.8%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,264

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$42,197

Median household income

$21,306

Per capita income

$52,300

Median home value

$648

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

805

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

131

15–19

136

20–24

144

25–34

149

103

35–44

107

115

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

182

65–74

188

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	410	18.1%
18 and over	1,854	81.9%
65 and over	604	26.7%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 77.6%

White 18%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,785	77.6%
White	415	18%
Two or more races	42	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	36	1.6%
Other race	13	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 15.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	15.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$42,197

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.1%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,300
Median rent / month	$648
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	52.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	76.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	12.2%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	406	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	178	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	311	34.6%
Households with children under 18	212	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	467	51.9%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	34.6%
Married	40.9%	39.7%
Separated	7.2%	2.7%
Widowed	1.9%	12.6%
Divorced	12.9%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.8%
Kindergarten	35	7.3%
Elementary school	135	28.0%
High school	268	55.6%
College / grad school	21	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Retail trade 8.9%

Other services 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 6.1%

Professional & management 5.8%

Construction 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	40.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 16.1%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 14.5%

Female-led households 33.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	51.3%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	21.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.6%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,191	96.8%
Spanish	20	0.9%
Other Indo-European	20	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,246	99.2%
Born in same state	2,230	98.5%
Born in different state	1,889	83.4%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.8%
Not a US citizen	16	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	79	3.5%
French	52	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29056

What city is ZIP code 29056 in?

ZIP code 29056 is primarily assigned to Greeleyville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29056 in?

ZIP code 29056 falls within Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29056 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 29056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29056 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 29056 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29056?

23% of residents in ZIP code 29056 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29056?

Health data for ZIP code 29056 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29056 in?

ZIP code 29056 observes the EST timezone.