29082 ZIP Code — Lodge, SC

Colleton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29082 is located in Lodge, South Carolina, within Colleton County. It covers approximately 37.70 square miles and serves a population of 426 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29082

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,705. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29082 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

426

population

37.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29082 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29082

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29082. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lodge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29081 Ehrhardt (5.5 mi) 29929 Islandton (8.5 mi) 29475 Ruffin (10.6 mi) 29481 Smoaks (11.1 mi) 29924 Hampton (12.5 mi) 29911 Brunson (12.6 mi) 29849 Ulmer (13.7 mi) 29843 Olar (14.3 mi) 29003 Bamberg (14.9 mi) 29944 Varnville (15.3 mi) 29432 Branchville (17.9 mi) 29488 Walterboro (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	426
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	37.70 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.0425
Longitude	-80.9746
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	67.2%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

426

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$51,705

Median household income

$26,869

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.1%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	98	23.0%
18 and over	328	77.0%
65 and over	103	24.2%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Other race 9.7%

Asian 5.3%

Black or African American 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	346	73.3%
Hispanic or Latino	46	9.7%
Other race	46	9.7%
Asian	25	5.3%
Black or African American	9	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$51,705

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.1%
Renter occupied	3.9%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	64.2%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.5%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	16	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	65	35.9%
Households with children under 18	39	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	44.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	14.2%
Married	57.8%	50.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.6%	13.2%
Divorced	0.0%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	15.6%
Elementary school	25	22.9%
High school	39	35.8%
College / grad school	28	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Retail trade 9.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Other services 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	34.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 36.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.7%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	17.9%
Uninsured under 19	31.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	411	96.5%
Spanish	8	1.9%
Other Indo-European	4	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	406	95.3%
Born in same state	403	94.6%
Born in different state	306	71.8%
Foreign born	3	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	20	4.7%
Not a US citizen	13	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	12.7%
Italian	52	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	7.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29082

What city is ZIP code 29082 in?

ZIP code 29082 is primarily assigned to Lodge, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29082 in?

ZIP code 29082 falls within Colleton County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29082 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 29082 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29082 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 29082 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29082?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29082 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29082 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29082 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29082 in?

ZIP code 29082 observes the EST timezone.