29563 ZIP Code — Lake View, SC

Dillon County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29563 is located in Lake View, South Carolina, within Dillon County. It covers approximately 37.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,985 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29563

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 $97,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $37,727. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 29563 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.

1,985

population

37.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake View	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29543 Fork (6.1 mi) 28340 Fairmont (6.4 mi) 29536 Dillon (9.9 mi) 28369 Orrum (11.1 mi) 29547 Hamer (11.3 mi) 28439 Fair Bluff (11.9 mi) 29581 Nichols (12 mi) 28383 Rowland (14 mi) 29574 Mullins (14.5 mi) 29565 Latta (15.4 mi) 29592 Sellers (15.8 mi) 28430 Cerro Gordo (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,985
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	37.68 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	34.3647
Longitude	-79.2148
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	67.5%	62.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	24.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,985

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$37,727

Median household income

$20,319

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$529

Median monthly rent

64.3%

Home ownership

36.8%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

707

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

124

55–59

102

60–64

117

125

65–74

183

101

75–84

149

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	14.8%
18 and over	1,691	85.2%
65 and over	629	31.7%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.5%

Black or African American 28.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,400	70.5%
Black or African American	568	28.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	62.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	24.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 17.2%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 3.5%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.2%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	3.5%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$37,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$529
Owner occupied	64.3%
Renter occupied	35.7%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	55.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	35.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	27.0%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	22.5%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	86.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	21.3%
Cohabiting couple	44	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	178	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	428	51.8%
Households with children under 18	185	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	51.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.7%	44.1%
Married	30.9%	17.0%
Separated	2.2%	5.5%
Widowed	1.7%	20.6%
Divorced	13.5%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.9%
Kindergarten	4	1.4%
Elementary school	165	58.1%
High school	75	26.4%
College / grad school	29	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 21.1%

Other services 11.3%

Professional & management 10.5%

Retail trade 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Construction 3.8%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	33.6%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 36.8%

Under 18 years 47.1%

18 and over 35.1%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	16.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	57.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	26.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,944	97.9%
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)	1,985	100.0%
Born in same state	1,985	100.0%
Born in different state	1,682	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	327	16.5%
French	212	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	72.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29563

What city is ZIP code 29563 in?

ZIP code 29563 is primarily assigned to Lake View, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29563 in?

ZIP code 29563 falls within Dillon County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29563?

37% of residents in ZIP code 29563 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29563 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 29563 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29563?

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

Does ZIP code 29563 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 29563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29563 in?

ZIP code 29563 observes the EST timezone.