29059 ZIP Code — Holly Hill, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29059 is located in Holly Hill, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 109.17 square miles and serves a population of 5,258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/839.

About ZIP code 29059

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 $104,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $37,946. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29059 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.

5,258

population

109.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holly Hill	Acceptable
Holly Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29448 Harleyville (6.2 mi) 29163 Vance (7.4 mi) 29048 Eutawville (7.7 mi) 29018 Bowman (11.3 mi) 29142 Santee (11.6 mi) 29437 Dorchester (12.7 mi) 29477 Saint George (13.3 mi) 29436 Cross (13.7 mi) 29047 Elloree (16.3 mi) 29148 Summerton (16.4 mi) 29471 Reevesville (16.8 mi) 29469 Pinopolis (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,258
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	109.17 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	33.3229
Longitude	-80.4319
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803/839

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,258

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$37,946

Median household income

$20,359

Per capita income

$104,000

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

2,279

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

182

5–9

193

160

10–14

168

286

15–19

303

199

20–24

210

145

25–34

154

201

35–44

213

250

45–54

263

203

55–59

215

187

60–64

198

465

65–74

492

196

75–84

206

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,097	20.9%
18 and over	4,161	79.1%
65 and over	1,414	26.9%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.3%

White 35.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,227	61.3%
White	1,860	35.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	127	2.4%
Two or more races	39	0.7%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$37,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,000
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	56.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	24.8%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	70.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.9%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	812	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	53	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	336	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	778	39.3%
Households with children under 18	420	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,121	56.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.0%	28.0%
Married	41.2%	37.4%
Separated	1.0%	8.4%
Widowed	3.2%	9.3%
Divorced	10.6%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	3.2%
Kindergarten	44	3.0%
Elementary school	632	42.8%
High school	577	39.1%
College / grad school	175	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Retail trade 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 3.6%

Professional & management 3.1%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 34.9%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.3%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	19.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	297	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	53.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,144	97.8%
Spanish	42	0.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,194	98.8%
Born in same state	5,190	98.7%
Born in different state	4,317	82.1%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	64	1.2%
Not a US citizen	26	40.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	271	5.2%
French	193	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	142	2.7%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	68.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29059

What city is ZIP code 29059 in?

ZIP code 29059 is primarily assigned to Holly Hill, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29059 in?

ZIP code 29059 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29059 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 29059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29059 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 29059 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29059?

24% of residents in ZIP code 29059 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29059?

Health data for ZIP code 29059 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29059 in?

ZIP code 29059 observes the EST timezone.