29929 ZIP Code — Islandton, SC

Colleton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29929 is located in Islandton, South Carolina, within Colleton County. It covers approximately 78.29 square miles and serves a population of 982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29929

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 $82,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,170. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29929 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

982

population

78.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Islandton	Acceptable
Islandton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29944 Varnville (7.6 mi) 29475 Ruffin (8.4 mi) 29924 Hampton (8.4 mi) 29082 Lodge (8.5 mi) 29911 Brunson (11.1 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (13.7 mi) 29916 Early Branch (14.6 mi) 29488 Walterboro (14.6 mi) 29481 Smoaks (16 mi) 29932 Luray (17.3 mi) 29849 Ulmer (17.8 mi) 29827 Fairfax (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	982
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	78.29 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.9208
Longitude	-80.9512
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843/854

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

982

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$56,170

Median household income

$28,043

Per capita income

$82,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

520

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	241	24.5%
18 and over	741	75.5%
65 and over	148	15.1%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Black or African American 12.6%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	797	80.9%
Black or African American	124	12.6%
Two or more races	58	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$56,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%

$50k–$100k 38.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	47.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.3%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	51.7%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	85.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	59	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	154	38.1%
Households with children under 18	165	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	30.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	15.8%
Married	61.5%	54.7%
Separated	3.7%	1.8%
Widowed	0.0%	12.7%
Divorced	6.7%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	43	17.6%
Elementary school	112	45.7%
High school	39	15.9%
College / grad school	51	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Other services 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Retail trade 6.6%

Construction 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	26.3%
Uninsured under 19	29.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	951	96.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	979	99.7%
Born in same state	979	99.7%
Born in different state	903	92.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	7.3%
Arab	54	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29929

What city is ZIP code 29929 in?

ZIP code 29929 is primarily assigned to Islandton, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29929 in?

ZIP code 29929 falls within Colleton County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29929 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 29929 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29929 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 29929 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29929?

The median home value in ZIP code 29929 is $82,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29929?

Health data for ZIP code 29929 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29929 in?

ZIP code 29929 observes the EST timezone.