29080 ZIP Code — Lynchburg, SC

Lee County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29080 is located in Lynchburg, South Carolina, within Lee County. It covers approximately 128.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,921 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29080

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,958. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29080 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,921

population

128.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29080 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29080

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29080. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lynchburg	Acceptable
Lynchburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29104 Mayesville (8 mi) 29114 Olanta (8.7 mi) 29161 Timmonsville (10.1 mi) 29162 Turbeville (10.3 mi) 29051 Gable (12.1 mi) 29069 Lamar (12.5 mi) 29153 Sumter (13.5 mi) 29001 Alcolu (16.8 mi) 29111 New Zion (16.9 mi) 29591 Scranton (18 mi) 29010 Bishopville (18.1 mi) 29530 Coward (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,921
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	128.68 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.0119
Longitude	-80.0689
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	62.8%	67.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	22.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	8.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,921

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$34,958

Median household income

$23,433

Per capita income

$100,900

Median home value

$565

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

37.6%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

1,132

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

109

10–14

109

15–19

137

122

20–24

152

197

25–34

246

35–44

106

45–54

132

101

55–59

127

151

60–64

188

162

65–74

202

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	554	19.0%
18 and over	2,367	81.0%
65 and over	583	20.0%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.8%

White 21.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 4.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,063	67.8%
White	666	21.9%
Hispanic or Latino	124	4.1%
Other race	124	4.1%
Two or more races	58	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	67.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	22.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	8.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$34,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.6%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,900
Median rent / month	$565
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	25.6%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	79.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	418	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	102	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	130	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	361	35.7%
Households with children under 18	301	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	425	42.0%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	49.3%
Married	43.6%	36.0%
Separated	2.1%	0.7%
Widowed	5.1%	9.2%
Divorced	7.6%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	3.7%
Kindergarten	42	4.7%
Elementary school	284	31.8%
High school	183	20.5%
College / grad school	350	39.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.3%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 13.2%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Construction 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Other services 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Professional & management 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	35.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 37.6%

Under 18 years 49.1%

18 and over 34.9%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.6%
High blood pressure	51.6%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	20.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.0%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,875	98.4%
Spanish	87	3.0%
Other Indo-European	85	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,813	96.3%
Born in same state	2,813	96.3%
Born in different state	2,353	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	108	3.7%
Not a US citizen	34	31.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	136	4.7%
Italian	134	4.6%
French	49	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.2%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29080

What city is ZIP code 29080 in?

ZIP code 29080 is primarily assigned to Lynchburg, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29080 in?

ZIP code 29080 falls within Lee County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29080?

38% of residents in ZIP code 29080 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29080?

12% 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 29080 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 29080 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29080 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29080 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29080 in?

ZIP code 29080 observes the EST timezone.