29061 ZIP Code — Hopkins, SC
Richland County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29061 is located in Hopkins, South Carolina, within Richland County. It covers approximately 88.31 square miles and serves a population of 12,569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.
About ZIP code 29061
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $62,562. 38% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,569
population
88.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29061 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29061
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hopkins | Acceptable |
| Hopkins | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29052 Gadsden (6.7 mi)
29209 Columbia (7.2 mi)
29044 Eastover (7.9 mi)
29135 Saint Matthews (10.9 mi)
29205 Columbia (11.2 mi)
29206 Columbia (11.5 mi)
29201 Columbia (12.5 mi)
29223 Columbia (12.5 mi)
29208 Columbia (13.1 mi)
29216 Columbia (13.6 mi)
29215 Columbia (13.6 mi)
29214 Columbia (13.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,569 |
| Population density | 142 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 88.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8815 |
| Longitude | -80.8475 |
| 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 | 46.7% | 46.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 30.4% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
12,569
Population
142
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$62,562
Median household income
$31,851
Per capita income
$153,700
Median home value
$1,278
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
4,188
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
243
Under 5
284
431
5–9
504
356
10–14
415
283
15–19
331
221
20–24
259
549
25–34
641
894
35–44
1,044
676
45–54
789
637
55–59
745
501
60–64
585
583
65–74
682
364
75–84
425
59
85+
68
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,614 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 9,955 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,181 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
57.2%
White
23.8%
Two or more races
9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,789 | 57.2% |
| White | 3,247 | 23.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,226 | 9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,047 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 194 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 46.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 30.4% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $62,562 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,278 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 70.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 27.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% |
| 3 or more | 33.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.4% |
| Electricity | 83.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,878 | 38.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 440 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 663 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,850 | 38.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,562 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,660 | 34.4% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 29.1% |
| Married | 46.5% | 37.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 13.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 17.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 58 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 125 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,501 | 61.3% |
| High school | 525 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 240 | 9.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Retail trade
14.1%
Public administration
13.0%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Construction
3.2%
Professional & management
3.2%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 23.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.0% |
| Government | 26.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 5.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
4.7%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.4% |
| Retirement income | 39.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| High blood pressure | 39.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 14.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.5% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,022 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 42.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.6% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,042 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 135 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 61 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 32 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,214 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 12,178 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,029 | 71.8% |
| Foreign born | 36 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 355 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 216 | 60.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 646 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 370 | 2.9% |
| French | 354 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 44 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.2% |
| English | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29061
What city is ZIP code 29061 in?
ZIP code 29061 is primarily assigned to Hopkins, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29061 in?
ZIP code 29061 falls within Richland County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29061 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 29061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29061?
The median home value in ZIP code 29061 is $153,700.
Does ZIP code 29061 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 29061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29061?
ZIP code 29061 has an estimated population of 12,569 residents, with a density of 142 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29061 in?
ZIP code 29061 observes the EST timezone.