29718 ZIP Code — Jefferson, SC

Chesterfield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29718 is located in Jefferson, South Carolina, within Chesterfield County. It covers approximately 103.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29718

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 $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,846. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29718 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,926

population

103.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jefferson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29727 Mount Croghan (9.3 mi) 29741 Ruby (10.3 mi) 29728 Pageland (10.6 mi) 29101 Mc Bee (11 mi) 29067 Kershaw (12.4 mi) 29009 Bethune (12.8 mi) 29709 Chesterfield (14.1 mi) 29584 Patrick (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,926
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	103.60 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	34.6250
Longitude	-80.3289
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	45.4%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,926

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$57,846

Median household income

$26,931

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$529

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

1,302

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

124

155

10–14

178

102

15–19

117

170

20–24

195

161

25–34

184

252

35–44

288

161

45–54

185

160

55–59

182

60–64

109

273

65–74

313

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	831	21.2%
18 and over	3,095	78.8%
65 and over	820	20.9%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.3%

Black or African American 30%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,532	63.3%
Black or African American	1,199	30%
Two or more races	127	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	77	1.9%
Other race	68	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$57,846

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$529
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	48.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	75.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	827	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	111	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	239	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	278	19.1%
Households with children under 18	481	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	457	31.4%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	36.5%
Married	58.3%	47.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	0.9%	8.9%
Divorced	13.7%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	5.1%
Kindergarten	22	3.1%
Elementary school	468	65.8%
High school	127	17.9%
College / grad school	58	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.1%

Retail trade 14.7%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Construction 11.0%

Other services 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 5.5%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	248	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,747	95.4%
Spanish	17	0.5%
Other Indo-European	17	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,882	98.9%
Born in same state	3,882	98.9%
Born in different state	2,551	65.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	1.1%
Not a US citizen	27	61.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	393	10%
Arab	294	7.5%
French	185	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.4%
English	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29718

What city is ZIP code 29718 in?

ZIP code 29718 is primarily assigned to Jefferson, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29718 in?

ZIP code 29718 falls within Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29718?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29718 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 29718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29718?

The median home value in ZIP code 29718 is $111,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29718?

Health data for ZIP code 29718 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29718 in?

ZIP code 29718 observes the EST timezone.