29448 ZIP Code — Harleyville, SC

Dorchester County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29448 is located in Harleyville, South Carolina, within Dorchester County. It covers approximately 59.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29448

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 $165,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,243. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% 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 a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29448 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,506

population

59.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harleyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29059 Holly Hill (6.2 mi) 29437 Dorchester (7 mi) 29477 Saint George (8.5 mi) 29018 Bowman (12.5 mi) 29048 Eutawville (12.6 mi) 29471 Reevesville (13.1 mi) 29163 Vance (13.5 mi) 29472 Ridgeville (14.9 mi) 29436 Cross (16.5 mi) 29142 Santee (16.8 mi) 29483 Summerville (17.7 mi) 29486 Summerville (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,506
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	59.46 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	33.2348
Longitude	-80.4525
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	60.5%	38.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	34.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,506

Population

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

$58,243

Median household income

$28,433

Per capita income

$165,600

Median home value

$981

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

828

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

160

10–14

15–19

189

20–24

227

145

25–34

174

35–44

181

45–54

217

55–59

110

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	571	22.8%
18 and over	1,935	77.2%
65 and over	283	11.3%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Black or African American 25.3%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,808	71.5%
Black or African American	641	25.3%
Asian	28	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%
Two or more races	24	0.9%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	38.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	34.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$58,243

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,600
Median rent / month	$981
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	44.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	26.0%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	70.8%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	87.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	118	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	188	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	356	35.0%
Households with children under 18	304	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	23.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	38.3%
Married	41.6%	35.6%
Separated	0.4%	4.9%
Widowed	0.5%	9.9%
Divorced	23.8%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	3.5%
Kindergarten	105	20.4%
Elementary school	280	54.4%
High school	60	11.7%
College / grad school	52	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Manufacturing 26.3%

Public administration 11.7%

Construction 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Retail trade 6.2%

Professional & management 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Other services 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	39.7%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 35.9%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,406	96.0%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,485	99.2%
Born in same state	2,485	99.2%
Born in different state	1,965	78.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	12	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	405	16.2%
Italian	266	10.6%
Arab	88	3.5%
Polish	21	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.5%
Norwegian	4	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29448

What city is ZIP code 29448 in?

ZIP code 29448 is primarily assigned to Harleyville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29448 in?

ZIP code 29448 falls within Dorchester County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29448?

11% 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 29448?

17% of residents in ZIP code 29448 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29448 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 29448 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29448?

Health data for ZIP code 29448 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29448 in?

ZIP code 29448 observes the EST timezone.