29924 ZIP Code — Hampton, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29924 is located in Hampton, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 48.88 square miles and serves a population of 4,609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29924

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 $138,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $46,006. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 29924 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,609

population

48.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29924 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29924

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29911 Brunson (3.9 mi) 29944 Varnville (6.7 mi) 29929 Islandton (8.4 mi) 29932 Luray (8.9 mi) 29827 Fairfax (11.2 mi) 29082 Lodge (12.5 mi) 29849 Ulmer (13.6 mi) 29916 Early Branch (14.9 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (15.6 mi) 29918 Estill (16.1 mi) 29475 Ruffin (16.8 mi) 29810 Allendale (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,609
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	48.88 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	32.8909
Longitude	-81.0919
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	60.5%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,609

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$46,006

Median household income

$27,731

Per capita income

$138,200

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

1,750

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

161

5–9

161

10–14

196

15–19

196

161

20–24

161

248

25–34

246

332

35–44

330

246

45–54

244

177

55–59

177

161

60–64

160

277

65–74

276

122

75–84

121

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	816	17.7%
18 and over	3,793	82.3%
65 and over	907	19.7%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.5%

Black or African American 40.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,493	53.5%
Black or African American	1,898	40.7%
Two or more races	106	2.3%
Asian	77	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.1%
Other race	35	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$46,006

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,200
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	62.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	30.7%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	89.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	806	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	179	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	465	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	522	26.5%
Households with children under 18	490	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	643	32.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	34.4%
Married	40.7%	42.9%
Separated	2.9%	5.4%
Widowed	4.1%	10.4%
Divorced	8.9%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	3.1%
Kindergarten	86	10.0%
Elementary school	347	40.3%
High school	284	32.9%
College / grad school	118	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 15.4%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Public administration 13.0%

Other services 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Professional & management 6.0%

Construction 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	28.8%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 49.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,431	96.1%
Spanish	18	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,509	97.8%
Born in same state	4,498	97.6%
Born in different state	3,542	76.8%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	100	2.2%
Not a US citizen	8	8.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	537	11.7%
Arab	374	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	102	2.2%
English	27	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29924

What city is ZIP code 29924 in?

ZIP code 29924 is primarily assigned to Hampton, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29924 in?

ZIP code 29924 falls within Hampton County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29924?

20% of residents in ZIP code 29924 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29924?

14% 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 29924 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 29924 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29924?

The median home value in ZIP code 29924 is $138,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 29924 in?

ZIP code 29924 observes the EST timezone.