29554 ZIP Code — Hemingway, SC

Williamsburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29554 is located in Hemingway, South Carolina, within Williamsburg County. It covers approximately 210.71 square miles and serves a population of 8,930 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29554

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 $95,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $36,042. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29554 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.

8,930

population

210.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hemingway	Acceptable
Hemingway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29580 Nesmith (11.6 mi) 29546 Gresham (11.9 mi) 29555 Johnsonville (12.4 mi) 29527 Conway (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,930
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	210.71 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	33.6959
Longitude	-79.3933
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,930

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$36,042

Median household income

$22,243

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

3,364

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

292

Under 5

360

281

5–9

347

187

10–14

231

154

15–19

189

191

20–24

236

550

25–34

678

478

35–44

588

337

45–54

414

318

55–59

392

350

60–64

430

548

65–74

675

276

75–84

340

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,863	20.9%
18 and over	7,067	79.1%
65 and over	1,927	21.6%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.6%

White 40.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 5%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,661	49.6%
White	3,786	40.3%
Hispanic or Latino	469	5%
Other race	469	5%
Two or more races	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.1%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$36,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	47.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	24.9%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	87.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	3.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,358	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	137	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	593	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,329	38.9%
Households with children under 18	802	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,489	43.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	34.9%
Married	48.8%	34.4%
Separated	1.0%	4.3%
Widowed	4.7%	16.1%
Divorced	9.6%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	2.9%
Kindergarten	134	8.6%
Elementary school	845	54.1%
High school	272	17.4%
College / grad school	266	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.3%

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Professional & management 11.3%

Construction 10.7%

Other services 8.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Retail trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 40.7%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 43.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	342	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.6%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,278	92.7%
Spanish	358	4.3%
Other Indo-European	358	4.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,463	94.8%
Born in same state	8,453	94.7%
Born in different state	7,196	80.6%
Foreign born	10	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	467	5.2%
Not a US citizen	24	5.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,006	11.3%
Italian	401	4.5%
French	279	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.2%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	73.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29554

What city is ZIP code 29554 in?

ZIP code 29554 is primarily assigned to Hemingway, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29554 in?

ZIP code 29554 falls within Georgetown County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29554?

27% of residents in ZIP code 29554 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29554 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 29554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29554?

10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 29554?

The median home value in ZIP code 29554 is $95,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 29554 in?

ZIP code 29554 observes the EST timezone.