29102 ZIP Code — Manning, SC

Clarendon County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29102 is located in Manning, South Carolina, within Clarendon County. It covers approximately 243.41 square miles and serves a population of 15,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29102

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 $155,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $45,084. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29102 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.

15,831

population

243.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29102 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29102

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manning	Acceptable
Manning	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29148 Summerton (10.8 mi) 29001 Alcolu (10.9 mi) 29056 Greeleyville (11.6 mi) 29111 New Zion (14.5 mi) 29051 Gable (15.5 mi) 29125 Pinewood (16.4 mi) 29468 Pineville (17.4 mi) 29048 Eutawville (18.6 mi) 29150 Sumter (19.3 mi) 29163 Vance (19.4 mi) 29436 Cross (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,831
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	243.41 sq mi
Water area	10.04 sq mi
Latitude	33.6268
Longitude	-80.1985
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	55.2%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,831

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$45,084

Median household income

$26,141

Per capita income

$155,600

Median home value

$642

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

6,760

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

337

Under 5

389

508

5–9

587

394

10–14

455

402

15–19

465

379

20–24

438

858

25–34

992

651

35–44

752

788

45–54

911

452

55–59

522

660

60–64

762

1,122

65–74

1,298

560

75–84

647

233

85+

269

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,257	20.6%
18 and over	12,574	79.4%
65 and over	4,129	26.1%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49%

Black or African American 42%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,985	49%
Black or African American	6,841	42%
Hispanic or Latino	465	2.9%
Two or more races	450	2.8%
Other race	314	1.9%
Asian	200	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$45,084

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,600
Median rent / month	$642
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	57.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	92.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,745	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	206	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	996	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,476	38.5%
Households with children under 18	1,670	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,986	46.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	29.8%
Married	52.3%	38.5%
Separated	2.9%	3.8%
Widowed	3.2%	16.0%
Divorced	9.3%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	195	6.3%
Kindergarten	338	10.9%
Elementary school	1,428	46.2%
High school	663	21.5%
College / grad school	466	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Construction 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 9.5%

Public administration 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	965	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,105	95.4%
Spanish	212	1.4%
Other Indo-European	134	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	78	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,410	97.3%
Born in same state	15,200	96.0%
Born in different state	10,761	68.0%
Foreign born	210	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	421	2.7%
Not a US citizen	138	32.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,439	9.1%
French	1,172	7.4%
Italian	950	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	150	0.9%
Irish	12	0.1%
Norwegian	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29102

What city is ZIP code 29102 in?

ZIP code 29102 is primarily assigned to Manning, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29102 in?

ZIP code 29102 falls within Clarendon County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29102 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 29102 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29102 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 29102 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29102?

22% of residents in ZIP code 29102 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29102?

Health data for ZIP code 29102 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29102 in?

ZIP code 29102 observes the EST timezone.