29555 ZIP Code — Johnsonville, SC

Florence County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29555 is located in Johnsonville, South Carolina, within Florence County. It covers approximately 95.04 square miles and serves a population of 6,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29555

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 $106,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $57,660. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29555 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.

6,043

population

95.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29555

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29555. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johnsonville	Acceptable
Johnsonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29546 Gresham (7 mi) 29583 Pamplico (9.6 mi) 29554 Hemingway (12.4 mi) 29560 Lake City (15.8 mi) 29530 Coward (17.5 mi) 29591 Scranton (17.6 mi) 29580 Nesmith (17.7 mi) 29571 Marion (18.9 mi) 29544 Galivants Ferry (19.2 mi) 29527 Conway (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,043
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	95.04 sq mi
Water area	1.54 sq mi
Latitude	33.8619
Longitude	-79.4753
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	53.8%	50.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	28.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	17.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,043

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$57,660

Median household income

$22,275

Per capita income

$106,100

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

27.9%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,984

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

281

Under 5

281

231

5–9

232

447

10–14

447

166

15–19

166

202

20–24

203

355

25–34

355

320

35–44

320

292

45–54

292

55–59

194

60–64

194

312

65–74

312

107

75–84

108

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,199	36.4%
18 and over	3,844	63.6%
65 and over	867	14.3%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.4%

Black or African American 42%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,366	55.4%
Black or African American	2,551	42%
Two or more races	74	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.5%
Asian	26	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	50.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	28.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	17.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$57,660

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 33.4%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,100
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	60.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	63.3%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	83.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,094	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	79	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	264	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	615	30.0%
Households with children under 18	808	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	703	34.3%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	31.8%
Married	58.0%	49.9%
Separated	3.4%	7.0%
Widowed	6.0%	3.8%
Divorced	6.4%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	175	9.0%
Kindergarten	115	5.9%
Elementary school	1,116	57.4%
High school	281	14.5%
College / grad school	257	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Retail trade 18.9%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Construction 6.8%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Professional & management 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 27.9%

Under 18 years 43.3%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 54.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,481	90.7%
Spanish	26	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	26	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,017	99.6%
Born in same state	6,017	99.6%
Born in different state	5,364	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	584	9.7%
Arab	319	5.3%
Italian	188	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.2%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29555

What city is ZIP code 29555 in?

ZIP code 29555 is primarily assigned to Johnsonville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29555 in?

ZIP code 29555 falls within Florence County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29555 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 29555 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29555?

28% of residents in ZIP code 29555 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29555 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 29555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29555?

The median home value in ZIP code 29555 is $106,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 29555 in?

ZIP code 29555 observes the EST timezone.