29832 ZIP Code — Johnston, SC

Edgefield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29832 is located in Johnston, South Carolina, within Edgefield County. It covers approximately 94.56 square miles and serves a population of 5,514 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29832

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $45,437. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 25 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 obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29832 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.

5,514

population

94.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johnston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29847 Trenton (6.8 mi) 29166 Ward (7.7 mi) 29129 Ridge Spring (8.6 mi) 29824 Edgefield (12.9 mi) 29105 Monetta (13.2 mi) 29805 Aiken (13.7 mi) 29829 Graniteville (15.1 mi) 29006 Batesburg (15.4 mi) 29801 Aiken (15.5 mi) 29801 Aiken (15.5 mi) 29860 North Augusta (15.6 mi) 29138 Saluda (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,514
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	94.56 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	33.7919
Longitude	-81.8053
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	56.5%	42.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	28.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	25.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,514

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$45,437

Median household income

$24,456

Per capita income

$107,500

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,812

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

146

5–9

147

10–14

144

271

15–19

265

214

20–24

209

301

25–34

293

300

35–44

292

442

45–54

431

146

55–59

142

196

60–64

192

335

65–74

327

130

75–84

126

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,010	18.3%
18 and over	4,504	81.7%
65 and over	1,095	19.9%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 46.6%

White 42.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 4.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,693	46.6%
White	2,456	42.5%
Hispanic or Latino	260	4.5%
Other race	251	4.3%
Two or more races	67	1.2%
Asian	35	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	42.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	28.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	25.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$45,437

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,500
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	50	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	312	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	916	41.5%
Households with children under 18	656	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	790	35.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	36.1%
Married	43.4%	42.3%
Separated	3.8%	3.3%
Widowed	2.2%	10.6%
Divorced	8.3%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	6.1%
Kindergarten	60	5.8%
Elementary school	306	29.7%
High school	410	39.8%
College / grad school	192	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.2%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 7.2%

Public administration 5.8%

Professional & management 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 25.5%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 27.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	265	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	19.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,219	94.6%
Spanish	300	5.7%
Other Indo-European	300	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,219	94.6%
Born in same state	5,213	94.5%
Born in different state	3,709	67.3%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	295	5.4%
Not a US citizen	9	3.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	689	12.5%
French	361	6.5%
Italian	242	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	0.3%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29832

What city is ZIP code 29832 in?

ZIP code 29832 is primarily assigned to Johnston, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29832 in?

ZIP code 29832 falls within Edgefield County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29832?

24% of residents in ZIP code 29832 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29832 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 29832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29832?

Health data for ZIP code 29832 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29832?

The median home value in ZIP code 29832 is $107,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 29832 in?

ZIP code 29832 observes the EST timezone.